Source: https://southfloridatrial.foxrothschild.com/divorce-and-family-law/page/2/
Timestamp: 2020-08-10 05:21:05
Document Index: 450552614

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 61', '§ 61', '§ 61', '§ 61', '§ 61', '§ 61', '§ 61']

Divorce & Family Law | Page 2 of 4 | South Florida Trial Practice
Opposing Attorney’s Fees in a Florida Divorce
In a Florida divorce proceeding, a party seeking attorney’s fees usually does so under Fla. Stat. § 61.16. The purpose of section 61.16 is ensure that both parties in a divorce have the ability to seek competent legal counsel. Canakaris v. Canakaris, 382 So.2d 1197 (Fla. 1980). There are several ways in which a…
Child Support in Florida: Modification Under the “Best Interests of the Child” Test
By Fox Rothschild LLP on January 20, 2014
Florida Statutes § 61.13(1)(a) permits a court to modify child support under several scenarios, one being whether modification is in the best interests of the child. Overby v. Overby, 698 So. 2d 811, 814 (Fla. 1997). In Overby, the Florida Supreme Court interpreted section 61.13(1)(a) to permit a court to modify child support…
Seeking Alimony in Florida: When Will a Court Award Permanent Alimony?
Florida courts award permanent periodic alimony for the stated purpose of providing “for the needs and necessities of life for a former spouse as they were established during the marriage of the parties.” Mallard v. Mallard, 771 So. 2d 1138, 1140 (Fla. 2000); see also, Rosecan v. Springer, 845 So. 2d 927,…
Child Support in Florida: What Constitutes a Substantial Change in Circumstances?
By Fox Rothschild LLP on January 18, 2014
Substantial change in circumstances is one of the three circumstances where a Florida court can modify child support under Fla. Stat. § 61.13(1)(a). Courts interpreting “substantial change in circumstances” have found that the change in circumstances must be significant, material, involuntary and permanent in nature before a court will reduce child support payments. Overby v.
Child Support in Florida: When Will a Court Modify Support Payments?
Florida Statute § 61.14(1) governs “[e]nforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders.” That section provides in relevant part:
[W]hen a party is required by court order to make any [support, maintenance, or alimony] payments, and the circumstances of or the financial ability of either spouse changes … either party … may…
Child Support in Florida: Understanding “Good Fortune” Support
“Good fortune” child support is the name given to child support awarded above the amount specified in the child support guidelines. When the court awards good fortune support, it is requiring the payor-parent to pay more than required under the guidelines in order to meet the child’s needs. Boyt v. Romanow, 664 So. 2d…
Child Support in Florida: Considering a Child’s Needs and a Parent’s Ability to Pay
By Fox Rothschild LLP on January 12, 2014
Before a trial court can award child support, it must first consider the overall financial circumstances of both parents. Martland v. Arabia, 987 So. 2d 118 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008). By that, the court does not automatically apply the child support guidelines set forth in Fla. Stat. § 61.30. Instead, the court must consider…
Florida Statute § 61.30 establishes Florida’s child support guidelines in divorce proceedings. As one court recognized, Florida’s child support guidelines are not actually “guidelines.” Boyt v. Romanow, 664 So. 2d 995, 997 (Fla. 2d DCA 1995). Instead, section 61.30’s support guidelines provide a mandatory schedule of child support intended to meet the minimum needs…
Written Findings Required for Equitable Distribution in a Florida Divorce
In order for a court to make an equitable distribution of marital assets, Fla. Stat. § 61.075(3) requires the court to make specific factual findings. See Segall v. Segall, 708 So. 2d 983, 985 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998). Section 61.075(3) mandates written findings as to the following:
(a) Clear identification of nonmarital assets and…
When is the Unequal Distribution of Assets Appropriate in a Florida Divorce?
Florida law requires that a court equally distribute a marital asset unless a “legally sufficient justification for an unequal distribution is given based on the relevant statutory factors.” Foley v. Foley, 19 So. 3d 1031, 1032 (Fla. 5th DCA 2009); see also, Stough v. Stough, 18 So. 3d 601, 604-05 (Fla. 1st…