Monthly Archives: March 2026
Can You Challenge Your Ex’s Financial Affidavit After Your Florida Divorce is Final?
In a contested Florida divorce case, both parties typically need to prepare and file a financial affidavit. This is a legal form that discloses each spouse’s income, average monthly expenses, assets, and liabilities. These financial affidavits, in turn, are used to help resolve issues such as equitable division of marital property, alimony, and child… Read More »
Can a Florida Judge Award Sole Parental Responsibility Even When Neither Parent Requests It?
Florida family law uses the term “parental responsibility” when referring to a parent’s legal authority to make important decisions regarding their child’s education, health care, religious instruction, and overall welfare. Generally, courts prefer shared parental responsibility, i.e., a custody arrangement where both parents equally share these decision-making responsibilities. However, a court may also award… Read More »
Can a Florida Judge Order Joint Custody for a Pet?
It goes without saying that most Florida residents treat their pets as family members. Indeed, many people even view their cat, dog, bird, or other animal as the functional equivalent of a child. But what does this mean when the “parents” of a pet decide to get a divorce? Can the court award custody… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Divorce and Annulment in Florida?
Are you married but considering divorce in Florida? Many Floridians who are considering a divorce filing often want to know if they can be eligible for an annulment instead of a divorce. People often mistakenly assume that it is possible to choose between the two — divorce and annulment — and that annulment may… Read More »
