Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Child SupportWho can appeal a final administrative child support order in Florida? Fla. Stat. § 409.2563(10)(a) and Fla. Stat.; § 120.68 are instructive. This was an issue in the case
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The Miami Family Law Blog, published by Streets Law, LLC, focuses on legal issues related to family law in Florida. It covers topics such as domestic violence injunctions and their impact on child custody and parenting plans, procedural aspects of family law hearings including appeals and non-appearance consequences, child support orders and guidelines including disputes over arrearages and allowable deductions, and distinctions between final and non-final orders in family law appeals. The blog discusses relevant case law and appellate decisions to illustrate how Florida family law is applied in various circumstances, providing practical insights for those navigating family law matters in Miami and Florida generally.
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Florida family law: Sufficiency of evidence can be raised for the first time on appeal
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law ProcedureAttorney’s fees in a Florida divorce are awarded based on need and ability to pay. The award must be supported by competent, substantial evidence. If it is not,…
Vacating a Florida family law recommended order: transcript requirement
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law ProcedureWhen a motion to vacate a recommended order of a general magistrate is filed in a Florida family law case, what are the rules concerning the transcript of…
Florida family law: sanctions for last-minute continuance request
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law ProcedureCan a party be sanctioned for requesting a last-minute continuance of a Florida family law hearing? This was an issue in the case Shitiat v. Giacomarra, 4D2025-1432 (Fla.…
Florida domestic violence injunctions: Courts are not designed "to manage ongoing personal relationships"
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Domestic ViolenceAccording to Florida law, “Stalking” occurs when a person “willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows, harasses, or cyberstalks another person.” § 784.048(2), Fla. Stat. (2024). “Harass” is defined by the…
How are guardian ad litem costs paid in a Florida family law case?
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Child CustodyWhen a guardian ad litem is appointed in a Florida family law case, how does the court decide who pays for the guardian’s services? This was an issue in…
Distribution of family photos and videos in a Florida divorce
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida DivorceHow are family photos and videos handled in a Florida divorce? When one party controls these items, it can be difficult for the other party to obtain them. This was…
Florida divorce: Using a non-marital account as collateral may not be commingling
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida DivorceWhat is commingling in a Florida divorce? This means non-marital funds were mixed with marital funds. In this case, a party might argue all of the funds are marital. But…
Florida domestic violence injunction: necessity of record on appeal
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Domestic ViolenceWhen a Florida domestic violence injunction is denied, and party may decide to appeal. A record or transcript of the proceedings is usually required for the appeal. This was…
Florida prenuptial agreements can help you save money
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Prenuptial AgreementsIs a Florida prenuptial agreement only for wealthy people? This is a common misconception. On the contrary, prenuptial agreements serve a greater purpose than just protecting substantial assets. Prenuptial…