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How to Build Flexibility Into Your Parenting Plan With This Simple Clause
The Issue: Parenting Plans Are Hard to Modify Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. As a parent, you want to ensure that your child’s well-being and happiness are not compromised by the separation. But how can you do that when you and your ex-spouse have different views on what is best for
Marital Asset or Not? The Case of the Nonmarital Inheritance
Enhancement and Efforts In a recent decision, the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal held that the appreciation of a wife’s nonmarital advance against inheritance was not a marital asset. The court found that the husband had not met his burden of proving that either party’s “efforts” resulted in enhancing the value and appreciation of
Former Wife’s Long-Term Relationship Constitutes a “Supportive Relationship” Under Florida Law
In a recent decision, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal held that a former wife’s long-term relationship with her boyfriend constituted a “supportive relationship” under Florida law. This means that the former wife’s alimony payments could be reduced or terminated. The case, Curtis John Proveaux, Sr. v. Betty Ann Proveaux, involved a couple who
The Implications of the “No Time Limit” Provision in Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.540
Can a spouse file for relief from a final judgment of dissolution after 11 years based on a fraudulent financial affidavit? In a recent decision, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal held that a spouse may receive relief from a final judgment of dissolution after 11 years based on a fraudulent financial affidavit. The
Baby Daddies in Florida Need Parenting Plans
If if you have children outside of marriage in Florida, you should get a court approved Parenting Plan. Or risk not being able to see your child until a court figures things out. This is true even if you are the named father on the birth certificate. A recent case out of Florida’s 5th District
Shared Parental Responsibility in Florida
For divorcing parents, a new Florida court ruling makes it harder for one parent to request ultimate authority to make decisions for the parties’ children. Florida resolves custody issues for divorcing parents through a Parenting Plan. Put differently a Parenting Plan is a custody order. Parenting Plans have to address how divorced parents will