It is the public policy of Florida to encourage shared responsibility for parenting unless it is necessary to protect the welfare of the children. See Davis v. Lopez-Davis, 2014 Fla.…
Modification of a Florida parenting plan requires a finding by a court of a substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances. The court is required to make written findings to…
Florida no longer uses the term sole custody. The courts now use the phrase “parental responsibility.” However, “sole parental responsibility” may be awarded in exceptional circumstances. Sole responsibility describes the…
In accordance with Florida law, (Fla. Stat. Ann. Sec. 61.08 2020), the court may order either party to pay alimony. An award of permanent alimony terminates upon the death of…
The state of Florida does not have “fault-based” divorce. Florida only accepts no-fault divorces, therefore, there is no need to prove fault by a party. Florida only requires that you…
If you think 50% of marriages end in divorce, you would be wrong. According to the most recent census data, the number of marriages that end in divorce is closer…
Are you considering, or going through, a divorce? Understanding how your marital property will be divided is an important step in the divorce process. In today’s article, we discuss what…
Mediation, negotiation, and settlement are part and parcel of high asset divorce and an integral aspect of our practice here at Brodie Friedman. Virtually every aspect of a high asset…
The end of a marriage is the beginning of your new life. This transition from marriage to divorce is a difficult one. But there is life after divorce. In this…
The decision to end a marriage can be traumatic, chaotic, and stressful. People feel a range of emotions. While it is easy to list the negative aspects of divorce, it…
Our Family Law Firm is committed to advocating for Florida families located in Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. We offer alternative dispute resolution services, mediation, child custody, and collaborative family law, as well as court representation and fight for rights. The process of obtaining a divorce lawyer is a painful time in anyone’s life. At Brodie & Friedman, P.A., we understand the emotional toll that it can take and we work to minimize its impact as much as possible while ensuring that both parties are treated fairly.