Are Savings Accounts Considered Marital Property in Florida?
If you are facing a divorce in Florida, you may be wondering what will happen to the money in your savings account. The answer is not always as simple as whose name appears on the account. When and how the money was acquired, and whether it was kept separate, can...
Can a Florida Divorce Be Finalized While One Spouse Is Pregnant?
If you are pregnant while going through a Florida divorce, you may wonder whether you must remain legally married until the baby is born. So, can a Florida divorce be finalized while one spouse is pregnant? Unfortunately, the answer is not as straightforward as you...
Can a Florida Parent Deny Timesharing Because of Unpaid Child Support?
When a co-parent falls behind on court-ordered child support, it is easy to get frustrated. The receiving parent might feel it’s unfair for the other parent to keep spending time with their child when they’re not meeting their financial obligations. However, Florida...
Can Parents Agree to a Different Child Support Amount in Florida?
Child support in Florida is meant to ensure children get the financial support they need after their parents split up. The state uses child support guidelines to determine how much one parent should pay, but many parents wonder if they can agree to something different...
Florida Timesharing Plan Modifications: Common Reasons Courts Approve Changes
After a divorce, Florida’s timesharing plans are meant to give children a sense of stability. But life is not always predictable. What worked a year ago might not fit your family’s needs anymore, and sometimes it is necessary to update your parenting plan. But to...
How Prenuptial Agreements Affect Property Division in Florida
Talking about money before getting married is not much fun, but if you are tying the knot in Florida, it is important to know how a prenuptial agreement can shape what happens to your property if things don’t work out. These agreements, often referred to as “prenups,”...
Why Being Honest With Your Family Law Attorney is Important
Your family law attorney can only build a strong case if you are open with them about what is going on.
Five Myths About Child Support You Should Not Fall For in 2026
Child support in Florida is often misunderstood, and this can lead to unrealistic expectations, conflicts between parents, and even costly legal mistakes. Whether you’re a parent dealing with a child support case for the first time or revisiting your order due to...
Florida Step-Parent Adoption
In the U.S., blended families, single-parent households, and remarriages are common, and many children are raised by loving stepparents who take on daily parental responsibilities. Florida law recognizes this reality and provides a legal path for step-parents to...
Florida Divorce Myths You Should Not Fall for in 2026
Divorce can be incredibly stressful, and the last thing you need is misinformation complicating matters. As much as we would want to think that in this day and age, everyone knows the facts, the reality is that divorce myths remain prevalent. And the unfortunate...
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