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Florida SB 1128 Did Not Take Effect July 1, 2026

Florida SB 1128's faster time-sharing hearings and parenting-plan priority did not become law. The bill died in committee. Here's what actually governs.

90 Day Fiance: Jasmine Pineda Pays Gino $20K Alimony (FL)

90 Day Fiance's Jasmine Pineda ordered to pay ex Gino Palazzolo $20K spousal support, keeps Dunedin FL home. A Florida attorney breaks down the law.

FL Appeals Courts Reverse Alimony & Property Splits (2026)

Florida DCAs reversed a wave of alimony and equitable distribution rulings in 2026 over missing findings and wrong dates. What it means for your divorce.

FL Court Reverses Child Support: Gross vs Net Income (2026)

A Florida appeals court reversed a child support order for using gross instead of net income under F.S. 61.30. What HB 1014's 2026 rules mean for your case.

FL 4th DCA: Interspousal Gift & Pet Are Property (2026)

Florida's 4th DCA in Crossen v. Feeley reversed an equitable-distribution ruling on an interspousal gift and a shared-dog order. What F.S. 61.075 means for you.

UFC Topuria Divorce: Miami Relocation Blocked Under FL Law

UFC champ Ilia Topuria's $3.5M divorce saw a Miami relocation request blocked under Florida's strict 50-mile move-away law (F.S. §61.13001). A Florida attorney explains.

Florida SB 1128 Dies: After-Hours Time-Sharing Bill Fails

Florida SB 1128, which would have required after-hours judges and 5-day time-sharing enforcement hearings, died in committee March 13, 2026. What it means.

FL Supreme Court: At-Home Sperm Donor Keeps Parental Rights

Florida Supreme Court's divided Brito v. Salas ruling lets an at-home sperm donor seek parental rights. A Florida attorney explains what it means for families.

Florida HB 277: New DV Injunction Factors (July 2026)

Florida HB 277 takes effect July 1, 2026, adding new domestic violence injunction risk factors and tougher penalties. What it means for divorce cases.

Florida SB 1128 Time-Sharing Hearing Bill Died (2026)

SB 1128 would have fast-tracked Florida time-sharing hearings, but it died in committee in March 2026. Here's what it proposed and what it means.

Florida SB 1128: 5-Day Time-Sharing Hearings (2026)

Florida SB 1128 would have mandated after-hours judges and 5-business-day time-sharing enforcement hearings. Here's what the stalled bill means for parents.

Florida Permanent Alimony Ban: 2026 §61.08 Caps Explained

Florida's permanent alimony ban under §61.08 reshapes 2026 divorces with durational caps and the 35% rule. A Florida attorney breaks down what changed.

Florida SB 1128: Faster Time-Sharing Hearings Stalled

Florida SB 1128 would have fast-tracked time-sharing enforcement hearings under F.S. 61.13. Here's what the 2026 bill proposed and why it died.

Florida SB 1128: Faster Time-Sharing Hearings (2026)

Florida SB 1128 aimed to fast-track parenting-plan and time-sharing hearings in 2026. Here's what the bill would have done and where it stands now.

Florida's Permanent Alimony Ban: 2026 Divorce Impact

Florida ended permanent alimony under F.S. 61.08. See how durational caps, the 35% income rule, and 2026 divorces are reshaped by SB 1416.

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California Ends Alimony Tax Deduction: Why Florida Has the Edge

California's SB 711 eliminates state alimony tax deductions in 2026. Here's why Florida's no-income-tax advantage matters more than ever for divorce.

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Eric Dane's Death and Gayheart's Withdrawn Divorce: Florida Law Lessons

Rebecca Gayheart withdrew her divorce from Eric Dane after his ALS diagnosis. Here's what Florida law says about pausing divorce when a spouse becomes ill.

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Census Bureau Study: Divorce Cuts Children's Income by 13%

A Census Bureau study finds parental divorce reduces children's adult income by 9-13%. Here's what this means for Florida custody and parenting plans.

NewsFeb 19, 20268 min read

Florida HB 1391: Judge Report Cards Could Transform Family Court

Florida bills HB 1391 and SB 452 would create public performance ratings for family court judges. Here's what it means for your divorce case.

NewsFeb 19, 20268 min read

Bianca Censori Reveals Kanye Marriage Struggles: Florida Divorce Lessons

Bianca Censori's Vanity Fair tell-all reveals key divorce issues. A Florida attorney breaks down overlapping relationships, mental health, and controlling spouses.