As of July 1st 2023, Florida has a new alimony and Custody Statutes. 61.08 and 61.13, see below.
Florida Alimony Reform Bill Passes Both Houses
A new bill that will reform alimony in the state of Florida has just passed both houses and will be sent to the governor.
Alimony and the New Tax Law
Whenever the government takes a new approach to something, a certain amount of confusion and misunderstanding is expected. This is especially true when a new approach affects as many people as the most recent tax legislation has. In addition to taking a new approach to taxes, tax brackets, payments, and other aspects of the tax code, the new tax legislation …
Florida Supreme Court Changes Rules Of Procedure For Family Law
The Supreme Court of Florida has passed amendments to the Florida family Law rules of procedure. These rules changes became effective March 16, 2017. The rule changes were a result of the family Law rules committee and the report recommending that the Florida Supreme Court adopt many amendments to the Florida family Law rules of procedure to govern family law …
Florida Alimony Reform is Again Moving Through Committees
The push for Florida alimony reform is once again moving through the committees. Read SB 668 at: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2016/0668/ByVersion Florida alimony reform changes can be widespread. Consider the following aspects of the bill: Alimony calculated based on the difference in income and length of marriage without concern for the needs. Court can only deviate if presumptive alimony is inappropriate or inequitable. …
Residency in Florida Under Six Months UCCJEA Jurisdiction of Minors
TRIAL COURT ERRED IN FINDING HOME STATE OF MINOR CHILDREN TO BE COLORADO WHERE CHILDREN HAD RESIDED IN FLORIDA WITHIN SIX-MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO FATHER’S FILING OF PETITION, THUS MAKING FLORIDA THEIR HOME STATE UNDER THE UCCJEA. The Mother and Father moved with their two minor children from Colorado to Florida in October 2010. In August 2011, the Mother moved …
August 2015 – Homestead Exemption and Same Sex Marriage
As of January 6, 2015, Florida began recognizing same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions and issuing marriage licenses for same-sex marriages to be performed in Florida. This new legal status for married same-sex couples allows for ownership of real property by the married couple as Tenants By The Entireties. THE BENEFITS: TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY (TBTE): This applies only to …
2015 Florida Alimony Bill Fails To Pass
There will not be an alimony reform this year. The House passed an alimony reform bill but the Senate did not pass any alimony bill this year. Legislative update: Alimony reform to be back next year, this process will not stop until alimony reform is accomplished. 50/50 timesharing as the best interest of the child is still a …
Florida Alimony Amendment
An amendment was filed on March 24th for the Senate Bill. This is a clear indication of how massive changes can be made as these bills go through the process. Caution is advised that more changes may have happened even before you read this email. A comparison of the new proposal with the prior Senate proposal has the following differences …
March 2015 Update Regarding Alimony
Senate Bill 1248 and House Bill 0943 are virtually a complete new set of rules for alimony and here are a few items that you may want to read about (from the Senate Bill). Alimony guidelines No permanent alimony A cap for alimony and child support based on the percentage of the net income of the paying party (with child …