Brandon Legal Group - Blog
Custody Modification: When Changed Circumstances Apply
Florida custody modifications require proof of substantial, material, and unanticipated changed circumstances. Learn what qualifies and what evidence courts require.
Unmarried Fathers: Establishing Rights Before Separation
Unmarried fathers in Florida lack automatic custody rights. Establishing paternity and a court-ordered parenting plan before separation is essential to securing enforceable timesharing.
Elective Share: What Spouses Inherit Despite the Will
Florida’s elective share grants surviving spouses 30% of the elective estate, overriding wills that attempt disinheritance. Learn what assets are included.
Retirement Accounts in Divorce: Protecting Your QDRO
A QDRO is the only document that divides retirement accounts in divorce. Delays or drafting errors can void the award entirely. Learn how timing and precision protect the alternate payee.
Parental Relocation in Florida: When It Becomes an Issue
Florida law requires court approval or written consent before moving a child more than 50 miles. Learn the statutory process, factors courts weigh, and what happens without authorization.
Emergency Custody Motions: What Actually Qualifies
Florida emergency custody motions require proof of imminent, serious harm—not parental frustration. Learn what meets the legal threshold and what falls short.
Digital Assets in Estate Plans: What Actually Transfers
Digital assets from cryptocurrency to social media often fall outside estate plans. Platform terms, not probate law, control access—and proper planning prevents loss.
Alimony Duration After a 10-Year Marriage in Florida
Florida treats 10-year marriages as gray-term for alimony. Duration depends on alimony type awarded, statutory factors, and final judgment language.
Supervised Visitation Orders: How to Modify Them
Supervised visitation orders can be modified when parents demonstrate sustained behavioral change and compliance. Learn what courts require and how to build your case.
Florida Probate Thresholds: When Court Becomes Required
Florida probate thresholds determine whether an estate requires summary or formal administration. Learn where the $75,000 line falls and which assets count.