Courts have wide discretion to set valuation dates for residential property In part 1 of this post, we introduced the question of home valuation as it impacts property division in a divorce. We talked about how a solid grasp of how the court might choose a fair and...
Year: 2022
Florida divorce: The house is worth what?!? Part 1
Negotiating a fair divorce settlement in an unpredictable real estate market As of Oct. 31, 2022, Florida home values had increased 25% in the year just passed, according to Zillow. If we have learned anything, the real estate market can be volatile under unforeseen...
What is an emergency involving a child? Part 2
Is the child currently at risk of serious physical injury or of one parent moving away with them in violation of court order? In part 1 of this post, we discussed the situation that can arise during or following a divorce when one parent believes their child may be in...
What constitutes a family emergency in a Florida divorce? Part 1
How can I get a hearing in my divorce case when the problem affecting my child is urgent? Dangerous situations can evolve during or after divorce that may put children at risk. The parents have moved to different homes, usually dividing parenting time and sharing...
The show must go on: Which parent gets to attend the school play postdivorce?
Most divorced parents of minor children in Florida want to attend special events involving their children. When a parent must adjust to a new life where they do not see their child as much, being part of the child’s extracurricular, athletic, musical and other kinds...
Can I move out of our family home during my Florida divorce?
The short answer is yes, but you should make the decision to leave home carefully and after consultation with a lawyer, if possible. Most people think that if you move out, the judge will probably want to keep things status quo, especially if the arrangement is...
Florida marriage annulment: Time is of the essence.
Annulment of a marriage ends it, just as a divorce does. But the grounds and context are different. A divorce is the legal termination of the marital relationship – the end of something that validly existed. Annulment, on the other hand, declares that a marriage was...
Lost job? How does a curveball in life affect my child support obligation?
It has been such a tumultuous stretch of time in our country between the pandemic, social upheaval and economic challenges. If you are subject to a court order to pay child support such as after a divorce or as an unmarried parent and lost your employment or had to...
Does that new bike I gave my child count as part of my child support?
In general, traditional gifts to children do not count towards child support obligations. But it is not that simple, as people can construe what a “gift” is or its purpose in numerous ways. And because it is not that simple, Florida courts have had to examine in...
Risk of grave harm prevents child’s return to country of residence, part 2
Today we continue our discussion of Golan v. Saada, the June 15, 2022, U.S. Supreme Court case interpreting the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (“Hague Convention”). As explained in part 1, the U.S. is a signatory of the treaty,...
The Law Office of Forrest & Forrest, PLLC represents individuals in Fort Lauderdale in high-asset divorce matters. Daniel Forrest is board-certified family lawyer and mediator serving the South Florida area.
