Effective July 1, 2025, a significant change to Florida’s landlord-tenant law takes effect with the enactment of Florida Statute § 83.505. For the first time, landlords and tenants may legally communicate and deliver required statutory notices by email, provided certain conditions are met. This marks a departure from the prior legal framework, which recognized only […]
Florida Statutes create the guidelines for requesting emergent relief from the Court with regard to the emergency pick up of a minor child from the other parent. However, qualifying circumstances are extremely limited. An emergency motion for pick up is required to be verified by the filing party. This means that it must be sworn […]
Under section 61.075, Florida Statutes, the distribution of marital assets should be equal unless there is a justification for an unequal distribution. One of the factors a court will consider when determining whether to order an unequal distribution is “the intentional dissipation, waste, depletion, or destruction of marital assets after the filing of the petition […]
From time to time, I will receive a call from individuals who have gone through thelengthy process under Florida law to obtain what is called an Order of Expungement to have theircriminal charge/case removed from the public record and to have the court file physicallydestroyed. They have qualified for such Order due to their criminal […]
Unjust enrichment is a well-established doctrine in Florida law that prevents one party from unfairly benefiting at another’s expense. Unlike a breach of contract claim, it does not require a written or express agreement for recovery. Instead, unjust enrichment provides a remedy where fairness dictates compensation, even when no enforceable contract exists. Unjust enrichment is […]
When most people think about estate planning, they imagine wills, trusts, and maybe a power of attorney. But there’s a lesser-known tool in Florida that can save time, money, and hassle for families — the Lady Bird Deed. A Lady Bird Deed — also called an Enhanced Life Estate Deed — lets you keep full […]
Florida Statutes create the guidelines for establishing parenting plans within the best interests of the child/ren. However, there are provisions that can accommodate what the statute fails to address and assist parties moving forward. An example of that type of provision is how to manage the decision making that comes with your child’s after school […]
If you’re the parent of a teen, the notion that teenagers can be rather vocal about expressing their wants and opinions will likely come as no shock to you. So, as to teens in particular, the question often arises for divorcing or separating parents: Can teenagers decide with which parent they’ll live? After all, as […]
Most kids can hardly wait for summer break. They look forward to sleeping in a bit, spending time with friends, having fun at the beach or theme parks, and going on vacation. Without the daily structure provided by school, summer time-sharing can present challenges for many parents and some extra difficulties for families experiencing divorce […]