Jacksonville, FL Family Law Blog

10 Mar, 2024

How to Prioritize Children’s Well-Being in Light of Florida’s Alimony and Time-Sharing Law Updates

Juris Digital2024-03-27T08:45:03-04:00March 10th, 2024|Child Custody|

Two Parents Fighting Over Child In Divorce Concept On July 1, 2023, the State of Florida enacted sweeping updates to its alimony and custody laws. These updates have impacted, and will continue to impact, countless individuals and parents throughout the state as they navigate their divorce and custody actions moving forward.

If you have a pending divorce in Florida or are considering seeking one in the future, it is […]

20 Feb, 2024

What Are the Disadvantages of Filing for Divorce First?

Juris Digital2024-05-20T02:00:00-04:00February 20th, 2024|Divorce|

Divorce is an everyday occurrence. But many hesitate to take the first step and be the one who files for divorce. There are pros and cons on both sides: whether you are the one who files or if you are left waiting for your spouse to file. When you […]

10 Feb, 2024

LLCs in Estate Planning: Protecting Your Small Business and Assets

Juris Digital2024-08-26T04:56:53-04:00February 10th, 2024|Estate Planning|

As you age, it seems like everyone has an opinion about the best way to plan your estate. You want to protect your legacy and provide for your loved ones, but sorting through which advice is good or bad requires a keen eye and, often, extensive knowledge. You may have heard […]

20 Jan, 2024

Florida Changes in Alimony in 2023

Juris Digital2024-02-12T04:32:06-05:00January 20th, 2024|Divorce|

Significant changes to Florida’s alimony laws became effective on July 1, 2023. Most notably, permanent alimony is now prohibited. The changes in alimony laws in Florida primarily impact newly filed divorce cases and those being finalized after July 1, 2023. But the Florida alimony reform in 2023 also outlines rules about modifying or terminating existing alimony agreements. […]

10 Jan, 2024

The Update on Time-Sharing Laws in Florida 2023

Juris Digital2024-07-02T06:11:04-04:00January 10th, 2024|Child Custody|

In July 2023, changes in time-sharing laws in Florida were implemented that have a considerable impact on parents who divorce, separate, or modify existing time-share plans. Historically, Florida courts have ruled that there should be significant reasons to reduce or deny a parent’s right to raise, manage, and care for their children. Until the changes in time-sharing laws in Florida became effective,