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How does alimony awarded from one spouse to another in Central Florida divorces effect the equitable distribution of the parties' assets and liabilities?  Florida law states that the court may provide for equitable distribution of the mar [...]

During an OrangeCounty divorce, often there is confusion regarding whether or not an asset or liability is considered marital.  Pursuant to Florida statutes, all assets acquired and liabilities incurred by either spouse after the date of [...]

The value of marital assets and liabilities in an Orange County Divorce is an important issue in Orange County Family Law.  Florida divorce law states that the cut-off date for determining assets and liabilities to be identified as marita [...]

Equitable distribution in Orange and Osceola County divorces means that marital property will be divided in an equitable or fair manner. The statute that governs the distribution of property (assets and liabilities) during a divorce requi [...]

Typically, an equitable distribution of property due to a dissolution of marriage, or divorce, occurs at the time a Final Judgment is entered.  However, there a limited number of situations in which a partial distribution of property can [...]

Issues of paternity become even more complicated when the mother is married to a man who is not the father of her child.  In Florida, when a child is born of a marriage, the Husband is considered the child's legal father, even if he is no [...]

The state of Florida has very specific rules and procedures that must be followed when a party brings a suit for paternity or any other family law matter.  The prevailing intent of all of these rules and procedures is the best interest of [...]

According to Florida law, the mother of a child born out of wedlock is the natural guardian of the child and is entitled to primary residential care and custody of the child unless the court enters an order stating otherwise.  Until an or [...]

Under certain circumstances, parents may agree to the relocation of a child with one parent.  If both parties agree to the relocation of the child, they can present a signed, written agreement to the court.  The agreement must contain ver [...]

Regarding a request for relocation, Florida Statutes state that  a presumption in favor of or against a request to relocate with the child does not arise if a parent or other person seeks to relocate and the move will materially affect th [...]

Florida statutes state that for purposes of establishing or modifying parental responsibility and creating, developing, approving , or modifying a parenting plan, including a time-sharing schedule, which governs each parent's relationship [...]

Clients often want to know why they are required to take a parenting course when they are involved in an Orange County divorce or Orange County paternity action.  The state of Florida Legislature found that children often suffer negative [...]