By Lawrence S. Katz | Published November 18, 2023 | Posted in Child Custody | Tagged Tags: paternity, primary residential care, shared parental responsibility | Comments Off on How a New Florida Law Enhances Unwed Fathers’ Rights
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How a New Florida Law Enhances Unwed Fathers’ Rights
Effective July 1, 2023, a new Florida law creates a revised procedure for unmarried fathers to establish paternity, child support and visitation. The result is that many unwed fathers can now receive parental rights that were previously exclusive to the mother of a newborn child. Under prior law, without a court order establishing a timesharing Read More
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What Divorce Litigants Should Know About Florida’s Revised Alimony Law
On July 1, 2023, a Florida law went into effect that implements a comprehensive reform of the state’s system of alimony, also known as spousal support. This groundbreaking legislation has effectively eliminated permanent alimony in Florida, replacing it with a more structured and equitable system that takes into account the length of the marriage and Read More
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Intentional Dissipation of Asset Claims in Florida Divorces
Many marriages suffer because of disagreements over financial issues. In some situations, money problems are the primary reason for a divorce. Occasionally during the divorce process, one or both parties seek an adjustment to equitable distribution terms based on their spouse’s alleged intentional dissipation of marital assets. Florida’s equitable distribution statute requires a judge deciding Read More
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“Greyson’s Law” Requires Florida Courts to Consider Threats of Violence in Custody and Visitation Decisions
Family court judges face difficult decisions regarding parenting plans and time-sharing when a parent has allegedly engaged in threatening behavior against their former partner. Florida law calls for minor children to have frequent and meaningful contact with both parents. In some cases, courts have discounted claims of intimidation during disputes over time-sharing. Determining whether such Read More
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