Monthly Archives: February 2026
Palmer v. Palmer: Protecting a Child’s Health in a Contested Parenting Plan
When parents disagree about the terms of a parenting plan, the guiding touchstone is always the best interests of the child. The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals’ decision in Palmer v. Palmer provides a helpful illustration of how courts can intervene when a child’s health is at stake in the allocation of time-sharing… Read More »
Accuracy Matters: Lessons from Ondrejack v. Ondrejack on Contested Child Support
There are very few issues in family law that create as much long-term tension as child support disputes. Even after custody and visitation are settled, disagreements often continue about income, deductions, and the fairness of support amounts. Florida’s child support guidelines are meant to bring objectivity to this process, but the courts must still… Read More »
Domestic Violence Injunctions and the Requirement of Imminent Danger: A Closer Look at Randall v. Randall
Domestic violence injunctions can be a crucial form of protection for people dealing with threats or abuse. In Florida, a court can issue one of these orders if someone can show they’ve either been a victim of domestic violence or have a solid reason to believe it’s about to happen. But it’s not automatic—there’s… Read More »
When Alimony is Contested: Lessons from Addie v. Coale
Alimony is one of the most frequently contested issues in Florida divorce cases. While the end of the marriage may be clear, determining whether one spouse should continue to provide financial support to the other can be much more complicated. Florida law does not presume that alimony should be awarded. Instead, the spouse seeking… Read More »