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Winning the lottery might feel like a dream come true, until you realize your marriage is on the rocks and divorce is on the table. In that case, the million-dollar question becomes: do I have to share it? Florida law doesn’t offer a one-size-fits-all answer. Whether lottery winnings are con...

Alimony, or sometimes called spousal support, is often a big piece of Florida divorce cases. Florida law does not automatically grant alimony; a court will award it only if one spouse has a demonstrated need and the other has the ability to pay. If you're someone looking legally avoid or minimize a...

Florida’s alimony laws set clear requirements and limitations on when a spouse can receive support after divorce. While courts have discretion in awarding alimony, several legal factors can disqualify a spouse from receiving alimony or significantly reduce their eligibility. These includ...

Choosing the right attorney can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already navigating challenging legal issues. Regardless of the particular practice, we've all heard stories of lawyers who fall short, leaving their clients frustrated, disappointed, or even financially worse off. To help you...

In simple terms, a minute order is a brief summary or written record of a judge’s decisions made during a hearing or court proceeding. Instead of waiting days or weeks for a detailed written order, a minute order allows the parties involved—especially in sensitive family law cases&mdash...

What is a Status Quo Order in Florida? A status quo order is a court mandate issued in family law cases to maintain the existing conditions or arrangements between parties while a legal dispute is ongoing.  In Florida, these orders are most commonly seen in divorce or child custody cases, whe...

A show cause hearing is a legal proceeding where one party must explain to the court why they haven’t complied with a court order. In family law, this usually involves obligations like child support, alimony, or custody arrangements that were set during or after a divorce. At a show cause heari...

The prospect of a divorce can be pretty turbulent even in the best of circumstances. When you’re a business owner, though, you may find there are additional concerns. Chief among these is likely to be about what happens to business assets in a divorce. In short, there’s a chance that you...