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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
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
How are pets handled in a Florida divorce?
We love our pets. How are pets handled in a Florida divorce? In a Florida divorce the court treats pets as “personal property,” and handles pets the same way as cars, jewelry, pots and pans, and other items of stuff. The more detailed explanation of how pets are handled in a Florida divorce, was recently discussed