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10/21/2026

What Are The Benefits Of Hiring A Family Lawyer?

Knowing where to turn for help can be difficult when you’re going through divorce or separation. You may feel like you don’t have time to deal with all these legal matters and that hiring an attorney is too expensive. But there are many benefits to hiring a family lawyer when dealing with divorce or separation.

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10/14/2026

Will There Be A Court Order Instructing The Other Spouse To Pay Child Support From The Time Of Separation?

It’s important to know that there is no “separation time period” in the state of Florida; the courts look at the date of marriage and the date of filing. Once the case is filed, we can move for child support and ask the court to adjudicate child support. Arrears can be established up to two years prior to the date of filing or the date of separation, whichever is less but not exceeding two years.
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10/07/2026

Is There Ever An Instance Where The Parents Are Deemed Unfit, And Custody Automatically Goes To The Grandparents?

If parents in the state of Florida are deemed unfit, the Florida Department of Children and Families would get involved and file a dependency action. At the time of the dependency action, the children would go with the grandparents. If the parents are deemed unfit due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment that rises to the level of a Chapter 39, which is the equivalent of a termination of parental rights, then the grandparents may move to have the children come live with them. Again, this is under very limited circumstances in the state of Florida.
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10/01/2026

How Does The Length Of The Marriage Impact Alimony Decisions?

The length of your marriage determines the type of alimony decision a court will hand down. New laws classify marriage as having been “short-term” or under 10 years, “moderate-term” of 10 to 20 years, or a “long-term” marriage that lasted 20 years or longer.
Learn more here: https://www.evefamilylaw.com/key-factors-that-determine-alimony-in-fl/

09/23/2026

Is Having The Father’s Name On The Birth Certificate Enough To Establish Paternity In Florida?

Yes. Under new statutes in Florida law, simply having your name on a child’s birth certificate created a legal presumption that you are the biological father. However, this will not give you automatic time-sharing rights to that child. Nor does it grant parental responsibility.

With regard to time-sharing rights and parental responsibility, you and your attorney will have to go to court and make this request or file a paternity action for these rights to be established.

Learn more here: https://www.evefamilylaw.com/understanding-the-basics-of-paternity-in-florida/

09/16/2026

What Factors Do Florida Courts Consider When Determining Time-Sharing?

If you and your former spouse can notcannot agree to a time-sharing plan, Florida courts can consider up to 21 factors in determining time-sharing. These include a capacity to encourage a relationship, to honor the time-sharing schedule, and to be reasonable when expected.

Also considered are your and the other parent’s mental health, responsibilities, past criminal convictions, the child’s friend circle, educational needs, medical care providers, and favorite things.

Learn more here: https://www.evefamilylaw.com/navigating-time-sharing-in-florida/

09/08/2026

What Are The Different Types Of Alimony Available In Florida?

The types of alimony available in Florida include “bridge the gap” alimony, rehabilitative alimony, and durational alimony.

“Bridge the gap” alimony can be awarded for two years and is meant to help the party transition financially from being married to being single.

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09/08/2026

Can My Ex Move If We Have A Joint Time Sharing Plan, And They Are Not Taking The Kids With Them?

If your ex-spouse moves within 50 miles of your current residence and is not taking the children with him or her, they still need to file a supplemental petition for relocation. The court needs to establish the time-sharing plan between the relocating parent and the children once the relocating parent moves.

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08/10/2026

Will You Receive Child Support After Separation? Fort Myers, FL Family Law Attorney Explains

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evefamilylaw.com The Law Offices of Eve McClurg 2041 Bayside Parkway Fort Myers, Florida 33901 United States (239) 334-4383 In Florida, child support is not automatically granted from the date of separation because Florida law doesn’t officially recognize a “separation period.” Child support i...

08/03/2026

Establishing Paternity In Florida – Fort Myers Family Lawyer Explains How

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evefamilylaw.com The Law Offices of Eve McClurg 2041 Bayside Parkway Fort Myers, Florida 33901 United States (239) 334-4383 In Florida, paternity can be established through various legal methods. Signing a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity is one method to establish legal parentage. A court can....