Bring up lack of findings in a Motion for Rehearing
Topic: Bring up lack of findings in a Motion for Rehearing. Otherwise, the lack of findings is not preserved for appeal! Part of opinion: (“[W]here an error by the court …
Steps to obtain unsupervised timesharing are NOT required to be provided in an original Final Judgment
Topic: Steps to obtain unsupervised timesharing are NOT required to be provided in an original Final Judgment. In this case, one of the parents was given only unsupervised timesharing. The …
Timesharing modification denied as change was not unanticipated
Emergency room doctor denied a change to his timesharing because changes to his schedule were not substantially different. Part of opinion: …modification of a parenting plan and time-sharing schedule requires …
Each parent has a right to raise their children
The First District Court of Appeals reiterates the importance of each parent having frequent and continuing contact with their children and the right to share responsibilities. Statement by the Court: …
Length of the parties’ premarital relationship cannot properly be considered in awarding alimony
Court Opinion: Margaret Taylor v. Pamela Davis – No.1D20-561 (2021) – 1st DCA Topic: The length of the parties’ premarital relationship cannot properly be considered under section 61.08(2)(j) in awarding …
Required findings for imputation of income
Case: Piccinni v. Waxer (2021) – 5th DCA Topic: Imputation of Income Ruling: To properly impute income to an unemployed or underemployed spouse or parent under section 61.30(2)(b), Florida Statutes …
Special circumstances required for life insurance to secure alimony
Case: Tanner v. Tanner (2021) – 1st DCA Issue: Findings required for maintaining life insurance to secure payment of alimony. Ruling: Although a trial court may order an obligor to …
Court mandates consideration of net income when determining alimony
Case: Tanner v. Tanner, 1st DCA (July 1, 2021) Ruling: “In determining the amount of an alimony award, section 61.08(2), Florida Statutes, requires a trial court to consider, among other …