Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
What is a non-final order versus a final order for purposes of appealing a Florida family law order? A non-final order is one that is usually entered that requires further judicial labor and/or is a temporary or interim order while a case is still pending. A final order is one which requires no further judicial labor and puts the issue in the order to rest. The distinction was an issue in the case Wages v. Baez, 3D25-1561 (Fla. 3d DCA November 12, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
Is all relevant evidence admissible in a Florida family law case? The short answer is no. This was an issue in the case Gonzalez v. Manesh, 3D24-0741 (Fla. 3d DCA November 5, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
If a Florida family court orders that a party is entitled to an award of attorney’s fees from the other party, but reserves ruling on the amount of fees, can the order dictating entitlement be appealed? This was an issue in the case Weinstein v. Weinstein, 4D2024-2244 (Fla. 4th DCA October 29, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
It may be fatal to a Florida family law appeal if a party fails to raise certain arguments before the trial court. Failing to raise the argument with the trial court before raising it with the appellate court may be deemed as a waiver of the argument. This was an issue in the case Khare v. Khare, 3D25-0151 (Fla. 3d DCA October 29, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
In Florida family law cases, the court may award attorney’s fees and costs to one party if there is a showing of need and ability to pay. Does this award include the time the attorney spends in litigating the amount of fees to be awarded? This was an issue in the case Schultheis v. Schultheis, 3D23-1250 (Fla. 3d DCA October 29, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
A recent appellate case discusses the issue of disqualification of a lawyer in pending litigation. The court in that case noted “Such attempts [to disqualify counsel] should be viewed with caution and skepticism as they can be used to harass the opposing party and counsel, or for other indecorous tactical reasons.”
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
What is summary judgment in a Florida family law case? This is a procedure in which a party requests the court to grant or deny a petition without going to a trial or having further proceedings because the evidence in the case so far shows that there is nothing to dispute at trial. A party can attach affidavits to a motion for summary judgment for the court to consider in making its ruling. This was an issue in the case Sanz v. Herrera, 3D24-2046 (Fla. 3d DCA October 3, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
In order for a party to be held in contempt in a Florida family law proceeding, certain procedural steps are required. One important step is appropriate notice to the party alleged to be in contempt. This was an issue in the case Azzam v. Diaz de la Portilla, 3D25-1428 (Fla. 3d DCA October 8, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
A party who wants to challenge the other party’s right to take depositions in a Florida family law case may have to file a motion for a protective order. This was an issue in the case Delgado v. Miller, 3D25-1721 (Fla. 3d DCA October 1, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
Many Florida marital settlement agreements or other family law agreements have prevailing party clauses. These clauses indicate that if there is future litigation, the prevailing party will be awarded attorney’s fees to be paid by the other party. What if there is a “tie” and the court finds that no one prevailed? This was an issue in the case Pierre v. Honore, 3D25-0357 (Fla. 3d DCA October 1, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
Writs of garnishment are used in Florida family law cases to collect money judgments. This is an order that allows money from bank accounts to be involuntarily withdrawn to satisfy attorney’s fees or support orders, for example. This was an issue in the case Baumann v. Agudelo, 3D25-0755 (Fla. 3d DCA September 24, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
When a Florida family law order is appealed, and the appellate court reverses a ruling with instructions to the trial court to correct it or take some other actions, can the trial court take additional actions with regard to the order being appealed? This was an issue in the case Marcellus v. Peterson, 4D2023-2495 (Fla. 4th DCA September 3, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
What is the standard for disqualification of a lawyer in a Florida family law case? This was an issue in the case Palma v. Alamilla, 3D25-1181 (Fla. 3d DCA September 3, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
Under the Florida Rules of Family Law Procedure, a party can seek to vacate an order entered against that party within certain timeframes and under certain conditions. Usually, a hearing is required when this type of motion is filed. This was an issue in the case Rojas v. Best Taxi Service Corporation, et. al., 3D24-0989 (Fla. 3d DCA September 3, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
A party seeking to have the other party in a Florida family law case pay his or her attorney’s fees and costs must demonstrate a need for the fees, and the ability of the other party to pay the fees. Imputation of income may be a factor the court considers in determining need and ability to pay. This was an issue in the case Gutierrez v. Gutierrez, 3D24-0895 (Fla. 3d DCA September 3, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
In order for due process requirements to be met in a Florida family law case, each party must be given notice and an opportunity to be heard. This was an issue in the case Saladino v. Saladino, 6D2024-2107 (Fla. 6th DCA June 20, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
When can a lawyer be disqualified in a Florida family law case? There are multiple instances which are listed in the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct which are rules by which lawyers must abide in practicing law in this state. Disqualification of a lawyer was an issue in the case Palma v. Alamilla, 3D25-1110 (Fla. 3d DCA August 13, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
If a court imputes income to a parent in a Florida child custody case for gifts that parent receives from third parties, there must be specific findings made to support this conclusion. This was an issue in the case Gonzalez v. Rodriguez, 3D24-0712 (Fla. 3d DCA August 13, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
An important thing to remember about Florida family law appeals is that failure to raise certain issues with the trial court or untimely appeals can be fatal to an appeal. This was an issue in the case Nisewonger v. Nisewonger, 1D2024-0462 (Fla. 1st DCA August 13, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
What is vexatious or abusive litigation in a Florida family law case? This is litigation that is deemed unnecessary, frivolous, or usually designed to delay or frustrate the progress of the case. If a party is deemed to be vexatious, the court can levy sanctions which may include prohibition from filing case documents without hiring a lawyer to do so. This was an issue in the case Wiendl v. Wiendl, 2D2024-1861 (Fla. 2d DCA June 20, 2025).
