Florida Divorce and Family Law

Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Florida

Alimony is a topic that can strike fear into the hearts of divorcing spouses everywhere. Fortunately, the court has laws and guidelines in place to help couples navigate the alimony discussion.

Uncontested Divorce in Florida

Many couples assume that divorce will be a long and expensive procedure, but they can have a relatively simple divorce in certain circumstances. When both spouses agree on property division, alimony, child custody and child support, it's possible in many states to get an "uncontested" divorce - which is a much simpler legal process.

Types of Divorce in Florida: Simplified, Uncontested and Contested

Read about the basic divorce options available in Florida.

The Basics of Annulment in Florida

Overview of Annulment Annulment is a frequently misunderstood legal concept, because popular culture and religion have presented differing and often inaccurate views of what an annulment means in family law. This article focuses on "civil annulments" not "religious annulments," which can only be granted

Remarriage and Alimony in Florida

Will Florida law allow you to stop paying alimony if your ex remarries or starts living with someone else?

No Fault Divorce: Does Adultery Matter in a Florida divorce?

Adultery may affect division of property in a divorce, child custody, and more.

Low-Cost Options for Divorcing Couples in Florida

In Florida, as in other states, the cost of litigating a divorce can be quite high. Many couples hope to avoid any unnecessary expense, especially at a time when they are dividing their financial lives and may be facing a lower standard of living. To add hundreds of dollars per hour of attorney time seems counterproductive, especially if the couple doesn't have a lot of assets or income.

Imputing Income for Child Support in Florida

Hiding income to avoid child support is never a good idea. Child support follows the child, and both parents have an ongoing duty to support their child - whether they are involved in their children's lives or not. Unfortunately, some parents try to reduce or avoid a child support obligation by quitting a job or taking a lower-paying job.

How Do I File for Divorce in Florida?

Get an overview of the divorce filing process in Florida.

How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Florida

The strongest risk factor for family violence passing from one generation to the next is witnessing domestic violence between parents. Family law judges understand the impact household violence has on children and are reluctant to place a child in the custody of a parent prone to abusive behavior. Most

Florida Divorce: Dividing Property

States have different rules about how property is divided at divorce. Florida law requires an equitable, or fair, division of property between the spouses.

Florida Divorce FAQs

Here are the answers to some common questions about divorce in Florida.