Category: Karen’s Corner

An Overview of Child Support Under Florida Law

Posted by Mary - November 12, 2011 - Karen's Corner

AN OVERVIEW OF CHILD SUPPORT UNDER FLORIDA LAW By Karen A. Howe, Esq. In Florida, both parents are legally obligated to provide support for their minor child or children and receipt of child support is considered a right of the child not the parents. The purpose of child support is to ensure that the child’s [...]

Recent Changes to the Alimony Laws Effective July 1, 2011

Posted by Mary - August 9, 2011 - Family Law in the News, Karen's Corner

The law regarding alimony in Florida has changed in a number of ways since 2010. These changes include codification of the types of alimony that may be awarded, codification of what defines a long term, short term, and moderate term marriage, and changes to the factors the court must consider in deciding whether to award [...]