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What is a High-Conflict Divorce? 2023 Update: Florida eliminated permanent alimony and established a 50/50 custody presumption effective July 1, 2023 (SB 1416 / Ch. 2023-301). In high-conflict cases, these changes affect how courts handle contested custody and support issues.. A high-conflict divorce is one where one spouse does not...
TL;DR: Florida judges evaluate 20 best-interest factors under F.S. § 61.13 when deciding custody. [1] Since the 2023 reform established a 50/50 time-sharing presumption (Ch. 2023-301), the parent trying to get more than equal time faces a higher burden — and these 11 mistakes can destroy that case. [5] Facing...
TL;DR: In Florida, unmarried fathers have zero legal rights to their children until paternity is established under F.S. Chapter 742. The easiest method is signing a Voluntary Acknowledgment (DH-511) at the hospital — it’s free and takes effect immediately. Since the Good Dad Act (HB 775, effective July 1, 2023),...
Military Divorce vs. Regular Divorce in the United States The divorce rate among military couples is 4.8% compared to approximately 2.5% of the general public. The higher percentage of divorce among military couples is due to younger marriages, extreme financial hardship, rushing in for military marriage benefits, infidelity, stress, and...
2023 Update: Florida’s 2023 family law reform (Ch. 2023-301) established a 50/50 custody presumption, but courts can still override this presumption when there is evidence of domestic violence.. Behind closed doors and drawn curtains exists a silent struggle that often goes unnoticed by many. It’s a struggle of fear, anguish,...
Determining paternity during pregnancy carries legal, social, and medical benefits. Establishing paternity allows for legal rights and responsibilities to be determined accurately. This ensures the father’s involvement in important decisions regarding the child’s welfare, including custody, visitation, and allows for financial support for the child. 2023 Update: Florida established a...
TL;DR: Florida reported 103,915 domestic violence offenses and 220 DV homicides in a single year — roughly 20% of all Florida homicides (FL DCF) [1]. Domestic violence isn’t just physical — it includes emotional, financial, sexual, and verbal abuse. Under F.S. § 741.28, Florida recognizes a broad range of abusive...
Misconceptions About Paternity Actions Establishing paternity is necessary for both legal and emotional reasons. It grants rights and responsibilities to the biological father and benefits the child, mother, and extended family. Legal benefits include inheritance rights, social security benefits, and medical insurance coverage. It also allows the father to have...