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Florida same-sex divorce

Florida alimony: Is a same-sex couple's cohabitation prior to marriage relevant?

Florida alimony: Is a same-sex couple's cohabitation prior to marriage relevant?

Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Same-Sex Family Law

If a couple is together for many years prior to the time they marry, can the time they were together before they married be considered in determining how long alimony should be paid? Section 61.08 of the Florida Statutes provides the framework for deciding how long and how much alimony should be awarded. This was an issue in the case Taylor v. Davis, 1D20-561 (Fla. 1st DCA July 15, 2021).

Florida same-sex divorce: child custody issues

Florida same-sex divorce: child custody issues

Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Same-Sex Family Law

One area of Florida family law that is evolving is same-sex family law, particularly as it relates to children born during a same-sex marriage who are not adopted by or biologically related to one of the parents. This issue arose in the case McGovern v. Clark, 5D19-1525 (Fla. 5th DCA June 12, 2020).