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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...
If you and your future former spouse both want to keep your dog after the divorce, continue reading to find the answers you need. 2023 Update: Florida eliminated permanent alimony and established a 50/50 custody presumption effective July 1, 2023 (SB 1416 / Ch. 2023-301). While pet custody remains a...
Child Support and Grandparents Who Have Custody The person who pays child support typically is the non-custodial parent and the person paid is most often the parent who is raising the children. Non-parent guardians and grandparents can also seek child support if they have custody. In some cases, grandparents have...
What is a Child Support Affidavit? 2023 Update: Florida’s 2023 family law reform (Ch. 2023-301) established a 50/50 custody presumption effective July 1, 2023, which may affect time-sharing credits and child support calculations under the income shares model.. Do you need to draft an affidavit for child support? Here are...
TL;DR: Child custody mediation in Florida is mandatory for all contested issues under F.S. § 61.183, and it works — 65-70% of cases reach full settlement (FL Courts ADR). But common mistakes like going in unprepared, making emotional demands, or ignoring the 50/50 time-sharing presumption (Ch. 2023-301) can derail the...