Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
When property is discovered after a Florida marital settlement agreement has been signed, is this grounds to set aside the marital settlement agreement? The answer depends on the circumstances surrounding the discovery - could the existence of the property been confirmed if the complaining party had investigated this before signing the agreement? Did the other party fraudulently conceal the existence of the property? Overlooked property was an issue in the case Maradona v. Villafañe, 3D23-2085 (Fla. 3d DCA September 10, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
In a recent appellate case, a spouse was accused of dissipating marital assets because she transferred money to her adult daughter to purchase stock. The case is Robinson v. Robinson, 6D2024-0740 (Fla. 6th DCA September 5, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
What is a lis pendens in a Florida divorce case? This is a notice that is placed on a property to alert potential buyers that there may be an issue with the title to the property. A lis pendens is only appropriate under certain circumstances. This was an issue in the case Golubtsova v. Budaev, 3D25-0737 (Fla. 3d DCA September 10, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
Appealing your Florida divorce judgment may require that you file a motion for reconsideration or rehearing before you file your appeal. This is because you usually must exhaust all available remedies in the trial court before an appeal. This was an issue in the case Hewell v. Hewell, 3D24-1501 (Fla. 3d DCA August 27, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
Usually, debts that are incurred by a party after the filing of a petition for divorce in Florida are considered non-marital debts. Does this include child care debt incurred for the parties’ children? This was an issue in the case Thermidor v. Pierre, 4D2024-2133 (Fla. 4th DCA August 13, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
Can I represent myself in my Florida divorce case using ChatGPT or other artificial intelligence (AI)? It may be tempting to try to save money and rely on AI to help you draft appellate briefs, for example, but there have been multiple instances of AI citing fake cases. Doing so may expose the party citing the cases to sanctions from the court. This was an issue in the case Goya v. Hayashida, 4D2023-1212 (Fla. 4th DCA August 13, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
When a party requests payment of attorney’s fees in a Florida family law case, must he or she allege the legal basis for requesting the fees, such as need and ability to pay and/or a prevailing party clause in a marital settlement agreement? This was an issue in the case Bergman v. Bergman, 4D2024-0526 (Fla. 4th DCA July 30, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
How does a domestic violence conviction affect shared parental responsibility in Florida? According to Florida law, “A conviction of a misdemeanor of the first degree or higher involving domestic violence creates a rebuttable presumption that shared parental responsibility is detrimental to the child.” § 61.13(2)(c)3.a., Fla. Stat. (2024). This was an issue in the case Wallace v. Wallace, 4D2024-0441 (Fla. 4th DCA July 23, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
When parties agree to a child support amount in their Florida marital settlement agreement, can a court reject the amount agreed-to? According to Huff v. Huff, 556 So. 2d 537 (Fla. 4th DCA 1990), “A trial court has the duty to determine the appropriateness of a child support provision within a settlement agreement and can adjust the amount based on the child’s best interest and financial needs.” This was an issue in the case Gilberts v. Manderino-Gilberts, 5D2024-0992 (Fla. 5th DCA July 11, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
When parties agree to split the net proceeds from the sale of the marital home in a Florida divorce, what is defined as the net proceeds? Many times, the marital settlement agreement will define what the net proceeds are. Even still, many do not include information concerning escrow refund amounts disbursed months after the sale is complete. This was an issue in the case Flaim v. Flaim, 4D2024-2314 (Fla. 4th DCA July 9, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
What are special circumstances that support requiring a spouse to obtain life insurance to secure an alimony obligation? In order for a court to require life insurance in this instance, there must be findings as to availability and cost of insurance, ability to pay, and special circumstances that warrant coverage. This was one issue in the case Zagari v. Zagari, 1D2023-1843 (Fla. 1st DCA July 9, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
Before a court can take action that affects either party’s rights in a Florida family law case, each party must be provided with due process. This means they had an opportunity to be heard and notice of the court’s planned action. This was an issue in the case Zinnurov v. Shelegina, 6D2024-1089 (Fla. 6th DCA June 13, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
When a court’s oral pronouncement and its written order conflict, the oral pronouncement usually controls. This was an issue in the case Graydus v. Graydus, 4D2023-1213 (Fla. 4th DCA June 11, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
Even when a default is entered against a party in a Florida divorce case or a pleading is stricken, a trial court is still required to make findings regarding equitable distribution pursuant to Fla. Stat. Chp. 61.075. This was an issue in the case Jones v. Jones, 5D2024-2342 (Fla. 5th DCA May 23, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
Equitable distribution in a Florida divorce case must comply with Florida Statute Chp. 61.075. Can a party be “punished” in equitable distribution for making what the court determines are unsupported litigation claims? This was an issue in the case Pitamber v. Shivbaran, 3D24-0198 (Fla. 3d DCA May 21, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
Permanent alimony was abolished in Florida on July 1, 2023. Cases pending on or after that date were subject to revised alimony statutes. If an appeal was pending in a case in which permanent alimony was awarded prior to July 1, 2023, how did that affect the viability of the permanent alimony award? This was an issue in the case Alfonso v. Alfonso, 4D2024-0698 (Fla. 4th DCA May 7, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
When determining either party’s ability to pay attorney’s fees in a Florida divorce case, the court looks to assets and income available to both parties. When one party has disproportionately more financial resources than the other party, that party may be required to pay attorney’s fees for the other party. This was an issue in the case Ramakrishnan v. Ramakrishnan, 5D2024-2510 (Fla. 5th DCA April 25, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
If a Florida marital settlement agreement is silent as to reimbursement for carrying costs on a marital property, does this mean the reimbursement is waived? This was an issue in the case Levinas v. Levinas, 3D24-1233 (Fla. 3d DCA April 23, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
Can I appeal a partial final judgment in a Florida divorce case? This was an issue in the case Petrandis v. Petrandis, 1D2024-1487 (Fla. 1st DCA April 23, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
Florida Statute 61.075 requires that the court make findings related to equitable distribution in a Florida divorce. Without these findings, a Florida divorce judgment may be subject to appeal. This was an issue in the case Salazar v. Franco, 3D24-1051 (Fla. 3rd DCA April 16, 2025).
