Monthly Archives: November 2025
Can a Judge Require “Security” for Alimony in a Florida Divorce Case?
A court may protect the recipient of an alimony award by requiring the payer to take out a life insurance policy (or bond) on themselves as a form of security for the alimony award. Florida law expressly authorizes such orders when the court makes “specific findings that there are special circumstances that warrant” such… Read More »
Where Do I File a Domestic Violence Petition in Florida?
If you are the victim of domestic violence, or reasonably believe such violence is imminent, you have the right to seek an injunction against the person abusing or threatening you. The process begins with filing a petition for an injunction with a Florida Circuit Court. Under Florida law, such petitions may be heard in… Read More »
Accounting for the Marital Appreciation of a Business in a Florida High Net Worth Divorce
A common issue in Florida high net worth divorce cases is how to classify a business owned by either spouse. Generally speaking, a business that a party owned prior to the marriage remains their separate property. But the appreciation in value of that business due to the efforts of either spouse during the marriage… Read More »
Can a Florida Court Decline to Decide Child Support?
Child support is often a contested issue in Florida divorce cases. Fortunately, there are state-mandated child support guidelines that courts must follow when determining how much one parent must pay. These guidelines require both parents to submit financial affidavits detailing their respective monthly income and expenses. While the parents can negotiate a child support… Read More »