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Child Custody Orders Child custody orders play a key role in ensuring the well-being and stability of a child who is caught in the midst of a divorce or separation. These orders are designed to protect the child and ensure they are raised in a consistent and secure environment. 2023...
TL;DR: Adoption costs in Florida range from $0 for foster care adoption to $60,000-$65,000 for private newborn adoption in 2026. The federal adoption tax credit of $17,280 (2025) / $17,670 (2026) — now partially refundable — can offset a significant portion of expenses (IRS) [1]. Florida law under Chapter 63...
2023 Update: Florida eliminated permanent alimony effective July 1, 2023 (SB 1416). High net-worth divorces are now governed by durational alimony caps and a 35% income difference ceiling.. In the sunshine state of Florida, where luxurious lifestyles are not uncommon, divorces can escalate into high-stakes legal battles, resulting in eye-watering...
What is a Protection Order? Protection orders, commonly known as restraining orders, are legal documents that aim to safeguard individuals, particularly victims of domestic violence, from further harm. In the context of child custody cases, these orders specifically regulate the contact and visitation rights between a parent and child. 2023...
TL;DR: Joint custody (50/50 time-sharing) does NOT automatically mean zero child support in Florida. Under the Income Shares Model (F.S. § 61.30), child support is based on both parents’ combined income and the number of overnights — not just custody type. [1] Even with equal time-sharing, the higher-earning parent typically...
The question of custody after a mother’s passing can be a complex issue. Below we identify who may get custody in this very unfortunate circumstance. 2023 Update: Florida’s family law reform (Ch. 2023-301, effective July 1, 2023) established a rebuttable presumption of equal (50/50) time-sharing in all custody cases. This...
TL;DR: Child custody court in Florida typically takes 3-12 months for contested cases and 30-90 days for uncontested agreements. The Fourth Judicial Circuit in Jacksonville processes over 12,000 family law cases annually, and the timeline depends on whether you settle through mediation (required under F.S. § 61.183) or proceed to...
Child Support Payments and Visitation Rights Child support payments and visitation rights are two critical components of family law that often come into play following the dissolution of a marriage or the separation of parents. 2023 Update: Florida’s 2023 reform (Ch. 2023-301) established a 50/50 time-sharing presumption. Child support and...