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Correcting Clerical Error vs Substantive Error

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In Tucker v. Lancaster (Fla. 5th DCA 2025), the court addressed a dispute over a post-divorce retirement benefits order and clarified the difference between clerical and substantive mistakes in court judgments. The case originated from a divorce finalized in 2021, which incorporated a marital settlement agreement. According to the agreement, the former spouses were… Read More »

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Sentimental Value in Divorce

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It’s priceless, money can’t replace it. We hear it all the time. It gets traction, because it’s not without merit. Sentimental items may include family pictures and VHS tapes, rare items and collections, and inherited mementos passed down through the family. In Michener (January 22, 2025), the divorce court was faced with assessing a… Read More »

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Evidence in Divorce & Fathers’ Rights

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Evidence in a family law case refers to the information, documents, or testimony presented to the court to support or refute claims made by the parties involved. This evidence helps the judge make decisions on issues such as timesharing and visitation, custody, alimony, child support, property division, or other family law matters. Common types… Read More »

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Helping Kids Cope with COVID-19 Stress

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Corona virus precautions have required many changes in daily routines and schedules.  Changes like this can stress children. The Florida State University Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy put together fantastic guides to help you identify when children are stressed; the cause of stress; how to talk about stress with your children; and… Read More »

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Judge Changing Timesharing Over Exchange?

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Here is a recent case about a judge who changed an Orlando couple’s timesharing and child support obligations without even being asked. In an appeal from the Circuit Court for Orange County, Zameena (the former wife) appealed an order regarding custody and support where the trial judge on his own awarded her former husband… Read More »

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How Long Does Divorce Take in Florida?

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The time it takes for a divorce to be finalized varies with every individual. If the divorce is uncontested, meaning both spouses agree on everything, it can take as little as 4 weeks. In a contested divorce the court has to decide on what the spouses don’t agree on. These divorces can take 6… Read More »

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Adoption Steps in Florida Explained

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The road to adoption can be a long and stressful one, but in the end it’s extremely rewarding. The path differs for everyone, but it usually involves an orientation session, an in-depth training program to help you determine if adoption is right for you and your family, a home study and a background check. The… Read More »

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What Affects Child Custody Decisions?

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Going through a divorce is never easy. It’s a time of arguing and disagreements, and it’s even worse when kids are involved. When you and your spouse can’t come to an agreement on child custody, a judge will step in and make the decision for you. A judge will make his or her decision… Read More »

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Process After Contested Child Relocation

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You may or may not know the process of a parent relocation in instances where one parent is moving and wants to take the child with them. The parent that is moving is required to give notice within 60 days of the move. The notice is received by the other parent and the other… Read More »

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Infidelity & Child Support in Florida

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When divorces involve infidelity, they can seem more stressful and complicated. Florida has fairly clear laws regarding divorce, custody, and child support. However, each case is different, so your infidelity might have caused your case to differ from the usual. How Child Support is Determined Child support is usually straightforward in Florida divorces. The courts… Read More »

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