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What is the 20/20/20 Rule? According to 2021 data, the divorce rate among military personnel is 4.08%, which is higher than the national rate of 2.05% and the highest rate when considering various types of jobs. [1] [2] 2023 Update: Florida eliminated permanent alimony and established a 50/50 custody presumption...
TL;DR: Florida no longer uses the term “visitation” — the law calls it time-sharing, and the 2023 reform (Ch. 2023-301) creates a rebuttable presumption of 50/50 time-sharing in all custody cases. Courts evaluate 20 best interest factors under F.S. § 61.13(3) to determine the schedule. Common arrangements include alternating weeks,...
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...
Key Takeaways An unmarried father has no legal rights to his child until paternity is established under F.S. Chapter 742. [2] The fastest method is a Voluntary Acknowledgment (form DH-511), signed for free at the hospital. It takes effect the same day. Since the Good Dad Act (HB 775, effective...
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...