Florida Family Law & Practice
ebook ∣ Volume 1 · Florida Family Law & Practice
By Annette J. Szorosy
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REVISION 16 HIGHLIGHTS
Sweeping amendments to the alimony statutes, Sections 61.08 and 61.14, Florida Statutes—
supportive relationship or that the paying spouse has reasonably retired.
Section 61.1255, Florida Statutes, authorizes a civil suit for support for an adult dependent child.
Section 61.13(2)(c)(1), Florida Statutes, creates a presumption that equal time-sharing is in a child's best interest
unless otherwise provided by statute or agreed to by the parties.
Section 61.13(c), Florida Statutes, provides that a parent's move to within 50 miles of the other parent can be
considered a substantial and material change in circumstances for purposes of modifying a time-sharing schedule.
Grayson's law adds protection for children in danger of parental harm by expanding the section 61.13 factors
the court must consider when determining whether shared parental responsibility would be detrimental to the child.
Section 752.11(2), Florida Statutes, creates a presumption in favor of granting reasonable visitation with a grand-
parent or step-grandparent who is a deceased parent's parent if the court finds that the other parent has been held
criminally liable for the parent's death or civilly liable for an intentional tort causing the parent's death.
Sections 742.011, 742.10(5) and 744.301(1), Florida Statutes, recognize that once a father establishes paternity
pursuant to section 742.10(1) or section 742.011, he becomes a natural parent entitled to the same rights and respon-
sibilities as the mother.
Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285(c)(2) allows parties to waive filing financial affidavits under certain
circumstances. The parties are still obligated to exchange financial affidavits
Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540(g) requires the court to allow an individual with
a disability to use a service animal in court facilities and when participating in court-provided programs.
Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540(h) permits the court to allow an individual the use
and accompaniment of an emotional support animal when participating in court-provided programs, services, or activities.
AND MORE!