Litigation, in which parties argue their cases before a judge, is only a small part of what happens in Florida’s family law courts. Courts deal with agreements as much as, or more than, they do with disagreements. One might not think of the words “agreement” and “divorce” as belonging together in the same sentence, but…
Continue reading ›A financial affidavit must be filed in an initial divorce proceeding as well as in supplemental dissolution proceedings. Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285 (e)(1) requires the service and filing of a financial affidavit in supplemental dissolution proceedings within 45 days of service of the initial pleading on the respondent. In child support modification…
Continue reading ›In dissolution of marriage actions, attorney’s fees are frequently awarded when there is a large disparity in the parties incomes. Generally speaking, the underlying premise is to “put the litigants on an even playing field.” Both parties should have the ability to retain and be represented by competent counsel throughout the dissolution of marriage proceedings.…
Continue reading ›In a case recently decided, a wife was awarded an astounding sum of $75,000.00 per month for temporary support for herself and her child. Stanton v. Stanton, 2D10-919 (2010). The appellate court said this amount simply could not stand, as the amount was not supported by competent substantial evidence. The trial court should consider the…
Continue reading ›In every dissolution of marriage action filed in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, or anywhere else throughout the state of Florida, the parties are required to file a financial affidavit which details their income, expenses, assets and liabilities. The importance of filing this document in an accurate manner cannot be over emphasized. What happens when assets…
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