In Forssell vs. Forssell, the appellate court reversed a non-final order suspending time-sharing because the trial court did not indicate what if any steps would be required of the father to reinstate his time-sharing. The appellate court also reversed and remanded an order denying the dismissal of a separate domestic violence injunction. Both parties requested […]
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Stusch vs. Jiruska
In Stusch vs. Jiruska, the appellate court reversed and remanded an order finding the former husband in Contempt because the trial court erred in not granting a continuance and conducting a hearing without the former husband present. The trial court should have granted a continuance based upon the pro se letter from the former husband […]
Realistic Custody Expectations in Florida Family Court
Often, potential clients enter an attorney’s office with high hopes and lofty goals. Many want their “day in court” and do not wish to settle for less than 100% of their original goal. The reality is that the Court is not in business to make you happy. The Family Court is a court of equity. […]
Addie vs. Coale
Addie vs. Coale has a history in the 4th district. When it was first appealed, it was remanded for reconsideration of the alimony and child support aspects of the final judgment. On remand, the successor trial judge entered an alimony and child support award, but it was deficient in that findings were not made on […]
McGlynn vs. Tallman-McGlynn
In McGlynn vs. Tallman-McGlynn, we are reminded that if you include bonus income in your financial affidavit but want to argue that it should not be included in net income for alimony or child support, you should be prepared to present evidence supporting the claim that the bonus income is non-recurring. Also, the Former Husband […]
“So you’re going through a divorce and you’re ready to start cutting ties with everything…don’t change anything just yet.”
Often times at the outset of a divorce, men begin wondering what to do regarding their home, their bills, their insurance policies, etc. They want to begin cutting ties with their old life and begin establishing a new one. More often than not, the appropriate course of action during the pendency of your divorce is […]
New Florida Custody Law Pending Florida Senate Bill 668
The Florida Senate approved a new timesharing bill on March 8, 2016. A portion of the bill deals with changes to the alimony statute and the other portion changes the current timesharing statute. If passed, the bill would modify Florida Statute 61.13(2)(c)(1) by instructing courts that are establishing an initial parenting plan to start with […]
New Florida Alimony Guidelines in Florida
Florida is one step closer to having specific guidelines for alimony. A bill has passed through the legislature. If approved by the governor the bill would become law on October 1, 2016. Presently, alimony is determined based upon a balancing of the needs of the recipient against the ability to pay by the obligor. The […]
Cell Phones and Social Media in Family Law Litigation: “Don’t say, or do, anything online, or via text, that you wouldn’t say, or do, in front of the judge.”
This is a very difficult subject to try to give advice upon because most of us are not feeling what you are feeling in that moment when you press “send” or “post.” During the family law litigation process emotions are high and reactions are rapid and unpredictable. To even the most calm and centered of […]
I just received a letter from the Department of Revenue (DOR) regarding a Proposed Administrative Support Order, what do I do?
If you have recently received a letter from DOR stating that the department is seeking to establish child support pursuant to a Proposed Administrative Support Order, do not hesitate: bring that letter to your lawyer immediately. There are very specific guidelines for what you can do when you receive such a letter, and all of […]