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Rehabilitative Alimony Requires Proof: What Smith v. Chevillet Means for Florida Divorce Cases
The January 8, 2025 decision in Smith v. Chevillet from Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal delivers a clear message to trial courts and litigants: rehabilitative alimony cannot be ...
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Business Owners: Start 2026 Protected with a Tampa Prenup Agreement
For business owners and entrepreneurs in the Tampa Bay area, the start of a new year is traditionally a time for strategic planning. You look at your profit and loss statements, you set revenue goals...
prenuptial agreement
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Tax Implications of Finalizing Your Tampa Divorce Before vs. After December 31st
The timing of your divorce can have a significant effect on your financial life. Many people are surprised to learn that their marital status on December 31 determines their federal tax filing status...
Divorce
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Permanent Alimony Is Gone: What the Woodward Decision Means for Tampa Divorce Cases
The January 22, 2025 decision from the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District delivered one of the most important early interpretations of Florida’s 2023 alimony reform. In&...
Alimony
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Relocation Resolutions: Moving Out of Tampa with Your Child in the New Year
Parents often enter a new year with big plans. A new job opportunity, a new marriage, a desire to be closer to extended family, or a fresh start in another part of the state or country can motivate a...
Custody
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The Transcript Trap: Lessons from Puertas v. Ruiz (2025)
In the world of Florida appellate law, there is a golden rule that every litigant must remember: "If it isn't in the record, it didn't happen." This principle was the central focus of a significant 2...
Divorce
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The Simple Divorce for Asheville Business Owners: Is It Possible?
Divorce is challenging for any couple, but for Asheville business owners, the process often feels more complicated. Entrepreneurs carry the added weight of business assets, financial records, goodwil...
Divorce
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The “Pre-Suit” Loophole in Child Relocation: Understanding Dunn v. Flores (2025)
The decision to move out of state with a child is often one of the most litigated issues in Florida family law. While many parents are aware of the "50-mile rule," a recent ruling by the Third Distri...
Divorce
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Emergency Suspension of Timesharing: Key Insights from Capps v. Capps IV (2025)
The safety and emotional well-being of children are the paramount concerns of the Florida family court system. While parents generally have a right to "due process"—meaning notice and a hearing bef...
Divorce
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