Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
When parties agree to a child support amount in their Florida marital settlement agreement, can a court reject the amount agreed-to? According to Huff v. Huff, 556 So. 2d 537 (Fla. 4th DCA 1990), “A trial court has the duty to determine the appropriateness of a child support provision within a settlement agreement and can adjust the amount based on the child’s best interest and financial needs.” This was an issue in the case Gilberts v. Manderino-Gilberts, 5D2024-0992 (Fla. 5th DCA July 11, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
When parties agree to split the net proceeds from the sale of the marital home in a Florida divorce, what is defined as the net proceeds? Many times, the marital settlement agreement will define what the net proceeds are. Even still, many do not include information concerning escrow refund amounts disbursed months after the sale is complete. This was an issue in the case Flaim v. Flaim, 4D2024-2314 (Fla. 4th DCA July 9, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Divorce
What are special circumstances that support requiring a spouse to obtain life insurance to secure an alimony obligation? In order for a court to require life insurance in this instance, there must be findings as to availability and cost of insurance, ability to pay, and special circumstances that warrant coverage. This was one issue in the case Zagari v. Zagari, 1D2023-1843 (Fla. 1st DCA July 9, 2025).
