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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...
TL;DR: An uncontested divorce with children in Florida typically takes 3–6 months. A contested divorce involving custody disputes can take 12–24+ months — largely because custody evaluations alone take 3–6 months to complete. [1] Florida’s 2023 reform (Ch. 2023-301) added a 50/50 time-sharing presumption that changes how parenting plans are...
More Women Are Initiating Divorce? Are you considering the possibility of divorce? Curious about the reasons behind women seeking divorce? Here we will explore the reasons behind this shift. From how roles are changing to what society expects, we’ll examine why more women are saying, “It’s over”. As per our...
TL;DR: Florida’s divorce rate is 3.0 per 1,000 residents — 25% above the national average of 2.4 (CDC, 2023). Florida is a pure no-fault state, meaning the only ground for divorce is that the marriage is “irretrievably broken” under F.S. § 61.052. Filing fees run $400–$410 across most counties, and...
Jacksonville, Florida has the eighth-highest 2019 divorce rate in the study (14.4%). This city ranks 17th-highest for its 1.0% increase in divorce rate from 2018-2019 and 23rd-highest for its 0.3% jump from 2014-2019. [1] Are you considering filing for divorce in Jacksonville, but unsure if it matters who files first?...
Divorce After Marital Abandonment 2023 Update: Florida is a no-fault divorce state, so abandonment is not a separate ground for divorce. However, the 2023 family law reform (SB 1416 / Ch. 2023-301) eliminated permanent alimony and established a 50/50 custody presumption, which affects property division and custody in abandonment situations.....
Florida Divorce Attorney Marital Guidance Navigating the complexities of marriage can often be challenging, and sometimes the thought of divorce may loom as a potential option. This guide aims to provide insights on how to make your marriage work. Here, our seasoned Florida divorce attorney shares valuable marriage tips to...