Florida family law resources
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I need to change parental responsibility or time-sharing
File a Supplemental Petition to modify existing orders under § 61.13
I need to change child support
Florida uses the income shares model — both parents' incomes matter
I was served papers and need to respond
You have 20 days to respond after service — deadlines matter
I need to understand the process
What to expect before, during, and after a family law hearing
I need help writing an affidavit
Florida requires notarization — turn your facts into a proper sworn affidavit
I need to prepare for mediation
Mediation is mandatory in all contested Florida family cases (§ 44.102)
I need help with evidence
Learn to organize exhibits and documents for your hearing
I'm going to court for the first time
How Florida family court works, who's in the room, and what to expect
I need to understand alimony
Florida's 2023 reform eliminated permanent alimony — what you need to know
I think the other parent is hiding income
How Florida courts calculate imputed income for child support
The Family Court Playbook — Florida Edition
12 guides from start to finish
Step 1
What Is Family Court in Florida
How it works, who's in the room, and your rights in Circuit Court
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Step 2
Parent Rights in Florida
Parental responsibility, time-sharing, and how courts make decisions
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Step 3
How to Modify Parental Responsibility or Time-Sharing
Supplemental Petition process for changing existing orders under § 61.13
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Step 4
How to Write an Affidavit for Florida Family Court
Structure, notarization, and common mistakes for Florida affidavits
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Step 5
How to Prepare Evidence for Florida Family Court
Organizing documents, exhibits, and records for your hearing
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Step 6
How Child Support is Calculated in Florida
The income shares model, both parents’ incomes, and the guidelines worksheet
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Step 7
Hidden Income and Imputed Income in Florida
How courts calculate income when a parent is self-employed or hides assets
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Step 8
Alimony in Florida
Bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, and durational alimony after the 2023 reform
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Step 9
Can I Get Attorney Fees Paid in Florida
Need-based fees under § 61.16 and how to request them
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Step 10
How to Serve Court Papers in Florida
Personal service, 20-day deadline, and proof of service requirements
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Step 11
Mediation in Florida Family Court
Mandatory mediation under § 44.102 — what to expect and how to prepare
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Step 12
What to Expect at a Family Law Hearing in Florida
Preparation checklist and courtroom walkthrough
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Specific topics and situations
Child’s name change in Florida
Petition, service, and what the court considers under Florida law
Relocation with children
The relocation statute and what you must prove under § 61.13001
Contempt and enforcement
When the other parent violates court orders