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The important distinction between wedding and engagement rings is that the engagement ring is considered a gift that occurs before the marriage whereas the wedding rings are viewed as gifts during the marriage nbsp
Too often we see family law cases wherein the parents have hostile communication or one party is particularly high conflict with the other parent In these circumstances the Court may impose conditions regarding the communication between the parties to keep communication civil and on a need to know basis
In general Florida courts consider a child s current best interests and the family s present circumstances when ordering a parenting plan in a dissolution of marriage or paternity action Prospective based analyses of children s future best interests are to be avoided There is a recent trend however in allowing for timesharing planning and adjustments around future events if an event is reasonably and objectively certain to occur at an identifiable time in the future i e when the use of a crystal ball is not needed
A partition action is a legal proceeding involving jointly owned property Owning real estate with another can be fraught with many challenges and disagreements Unfortunately not all disputes can be resolved amicably In instances where owners cannot reach an agreement on whether to sell their property or the specifics of its sale a partition action may become necessary
Different digital assets
In an era where our personal and professional lives are increasingly conducted online the significance of digital assets cannot be overstated From cherished memories stored on social media platforms to cryptocurrencies representing significant financial holdings our digital footprint is substantial Yet amidst the intricacies of estate planning and probate administration the treatment of these digital assets often remains a neglected aspect In Florida a state renowned for its proactive approach to legal matters the disposition of digital assets is governed by a framework that seeks to reconcile traditional probate principles with the complexities of the digital age
Rice Law Firm closely follows the changes in Florida law each year on many legal matters including marital and family law as shown from our previous blogs As an update on the issue of equitable distribution in a dissolution of marriage case in the state of Florida both chambers of the Florida legislature during the recent 2024 Florida legislative session approved some important changes to Florida Statute 61 075 which is referred to as the equitable distribution provision
Florida Statutes create the guidelines for establishing the child support obligations from one parent to the other but what happens if the obligated parent doesn t pay the ordered child support
For families experiencing the turmoil that so often comes with divorce or separation co parenting counseling can help
Paul Rice and Serena Baldacchino of the Rice Law Firm attended the Florida Bar s annual Marital Family Law Review Course on January 26th and 27th of 2024 at the Loews Royal Pacific Universal Resort in Orlando Florida
Landlords are often faced with a difficult decision when a tenant unexpectedly moves out These decisions are even more complex as landlords try to navigate Florida law and the terms of the leasing agreement When a tenant moves out before the agreed upon date it is crucial to examine the law and the lease to remedy the situation in a lawful manner