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How Does a Judge Decide a Parenting Plan in Florida?

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Florida law recognizes the importance of both parents playing a continuing and integral role in their child’s life. A Florida family law court judge can award shared parental responsibility so that the parents share parenting duties and make decisions jointly.

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Under Florida Law, Is One Spouse Responsible for the Other's Welfare if Getting Divorced?

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Florida law recognizes the obligation for spouses to support one another. Spouses owe each other a fiduciary duty that they must maintain as long as they are legally married.

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How Do Courts Divide Property in Divorce?

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If you and your spouse agree on how to divide your property and debts, you can ask the court to approve this agreement. If not, Florida courts are required to equitably divide your marital property and debts between you and your spouse.

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Will I Have to Pay Child Support or Alimony?

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Florida law recognizes the responsibility of each parent to provide financial support to their children. In most divorce or child custody cases in Florida, child support will be ordered. The amount of child support depends on a few factors, such as:

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Is There a Way to Get Divorced Without Going to Court?

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In most situations, it is necessary to go to court to have the divorce finalized. However, the spouse who was served with the divorce papers may not need to go to court if the spouses were able to reach an nagreement or the spouse simply lets the other spouse proceed with a default order.