Recent Blog Posts
Husband Seeks To Eliminate Permanent Alimony Paid To Wife
In 2023, the Florida legislature did away with permanent alimony for spouses. No longer can you petition the court for permanent alimony. There are other forms of alimony available under the law, but they only last for a set period of time depending on the length of the marriage. In Florida, there is no… Read More »
Husband Found In Contempt For Failing To Pay Half Of Children’s College Tuition
Marriage settlement agreements can contain all kinds of provisions. In one case, Davis v. Davis, the marital settlement agreement appeared to contain a provision that required the husband to pay half of his children’s college tuition. When he failed, he was found in contempt of court. The husband appealed the ruling finding him in… Read More »
Mother Lies To Court About Child’s Paternity In Parker V. Parker
In the case of Parker v. Parker, husband and wife were married in 1996. About two years later, a child was born to the marriage. The couple filed for divorce in 2001. During the proceeding, the wife represented to the court as well as her husband that Richard Parker was the father of the… Read More »
How Is Durational Alimony Calculated In Florida?
Last year, Governor Ron DeSantis signed an alimony reform bill that ended permanent alimony in Florida. The bill also changed the way that durational alimony was calculated. Today, we’re operating on a different set of rules than we were in 2023. Florida still allows for alimony to be awarded in divorce cases, but it… Read More »
Florida Statute § 61.13 And Timesharing Agreements
Florida has a robust system of rules for family law which can be overwhelming to laypeople. When children are involved, the stakes get even higher. The statute that governs timesharing under Florida law can be found in section 61.13 of the Florida Statutes. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the statute, its role in… Read More »
What Happens To Marital Debt During A Florida Divorce?
There is no simple answer to this question. Much can happen during a Florida divorce, and the courts respond differently to each case depending upon various factors that influence the case. In this article, the Tampa, FL divorce lawyers at Faulkner Law Group, PLLC will discuss how marital debt is treated during a Florida… Read More »
Can I Be Disqualified From Recovering Alimony In Florida?
Alimony or spousal maintenance is a payment made from one spouse to another. The purpose of alimony is to ensure that a lower-earning spouse has enough money to live and support themselves after the divorce is finalized. There are numerous reasons why the courts may not award an individual alimony. In this article, the… Read More »
Does Sole Custody Mean The Other Parent’s Rights Are Terminated?
If you’re a parent who is going through a custody battle right now, it may seem like a zero-sum game with your former spouse. If one spouse is awarded sole custody, what happens to the other spouse’s parental rights? While an award of sole custody will prevent a parent from exercising certain rights over… Read More »
Who Pays The Legal Fees In A Florida Divorce?
Everyone knows that divorces are expensive. But certain factors can make them more expensive such as when you’re required to pay for your spouse’s legal fees. In Florida, the courts want to ensure that both parties are more or less on even financial footing when it comes to the divorce. The courts have a… Read More »
I Lost My Job; Do I Still Have To Pay Child Support?
The State of Florida requires parents to support their children. To this effect, the courts order child support payments after parents separate or divorce. But what happens when a paying parent loses their job? Will the state come through and seize their assets or send them to jail? While failing to pay child support… Read More »
