Florida’s family law has been evolving and it is hard to keep up. These changes impact alimony, property division, parenting plans, and more. At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, our goal is always to help families navigate these updates efficiently and with as little stress as possible. Alimony Is Changing—With New...
Don’t Do This: 10 Divorce Mistakes Even Smart People Make in Florida (With 2025 Updates)
Divorce isn’t just the end of a marriage—it’s the beginning of a new chapter. And how you navigate the process can affect your financial stability, relationship with your children, and emotional well-being for years to come. At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we’ve guided thousands of Floridians through divorce. Along the...
Planning Summer Vacations Under Florida’s New Parenting-Plan Rules (2025 Update)
2025 Florida Summer-Vacation Playbook for Co-Parents (Updated for the latest statute tweaks and court forms) School’s almost out, and parents across South Florida are already juggling flight alerts, camp dates, and sunscreen supplies. Before you hit “book,” make sure your parenting plan meets every new Florida requirement—otherwise, a dream trip...
Moving More Than 50 Miles? What Florida Parents Must Know Before Relocating
Moving is tough, and moving when you’re divorced or separated and trying to co-parent is even more challenging. Whether relocating for a new job, to be closer to family, or for a fresh start, if you're a parent in Florida, you can’t just pack up and go—even with the best...
GETTING DIVORCED? THE 7 GOLDEN RULES ABOUT POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Update: This post focused on the soon-to-be-divorced. But these tips are just as relevant for the already divorced, especially when there are children involved. People have a false sense of security, thinking that what they post, tweet, pin, or tok is private. It's not. One family found their family photo...
When Birth Certificates and DNA Tests Don’t Match: Who is the Father Under Florida Law?
It sounds simple: if a DNA test proves a man isn’t the biological father, he’s off the hook, right? Not so fast. In Florida, paternity isn’t determined by DNA alone. If a man is listed as the father on a child’s birth certificate, he has already signed an Acknowledgment of...
Understanding Bridge-the-Gap Alimony in Florida
Divorce often brings financial challenges, especially for spouses who have depended on their partner’s income. To ease this transition, Florida law provides several types of alimony, including bridge-the-gap alimony, explicitly designed for short-term financial support to help a spouse become self-sufficient. Unlike other forms of alimony, bridge-the-gap support is temporary,...
How Does Bankruptcy Affect Alimony and Child Support in Florida?
If you've gone through a divorce or paternity case and were awarded alimony or child support, you may be wondering what happens if your ex-spouse or co-parent files for bankruptcy. Can they erase their financial obligations to you? How does the type of bankruptcy they file impact your support payments?...
The Devil is in the Details: Crafting a Parenting Plan That Works for Your Family
Parenting plans are the cornerstone of co-parenting after a divorce or separation, ensuring the child's best interests are met while minimizing potential conflicts between parents. While most parenting plans cover the basics, like time-sharing schedules and holiday arrangements, many overlook critical details that can significantly impact a child’s upbringing. A...
Beyond the Basics: When 50/50 Time-Sharing Isn’t in the Cards
Florida law generally presumes that equal time-sharing between parents is in a child's best interest. But as any parent going through a divorce knows, life is rarely that simple. At Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, we understand that every family is unique. That's why we're here to shed light on when...