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There were almost a million same-sex couple households in the U.S. in 2017 and just over half (51.7%) of them were female coupled households. [1] In What States is Gay Marriage Legal? A significant turning point in the battle for marriage equality occurred on June 26, 2015, when the United...
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 Custody Violation in Jacksonville Child custody violations refer to any actions taken by a parent that directly violates or disregards a court’s custody order. If a parent violates a custody order, they may face legal consequences. The court takes child custody violations seriously and will strive to ensure the...
Child Support in Jacksonville When a Jacksonville couple decides to part, if they have children they are required to create a child support arrangement as part of the divorce proceedings. This includes determining the financial responsibility of each parent based on their income, the needs of the children, and other...