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257 So. 3d 550·
Fla. 3d DCA·
2018-10-10
·cited 15×
A domestic violence injunction is properly issued when the petitioner establishes a reasonable cause to believe she faces imminent danger of domestic violence, considering current allegations, parties' behavior within the relationship, and the relationship's history as a whole. A
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12 So. 3d 283·
Fla. 4th DCA·
2009-06-03
·cited 15×
In a dissolution of marriage case, the trial court awarded wife temporary combined child support and alimony of $5,500 per month based on her expenses and finding that husband was underemployed. The appellate court reversed and remanded, holding that the award exceeded husband's
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113 So. 2d 565·
Fla. 3d DCA·
1959-07-02
·cited 15×
In this divorce appeal, the Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's orders requiring the husband to pay temporary alimony, child support, and attorney's fees, as well as a restraining order removing him from the marital home. The court held that absent an abuse
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993 So. 2d 1086·
Fla. 5th DCA·
2008-09-19
·cited 14×
Phillip Guard appeals a trial court's order regarding temporary child support and alimony in a divorce proceeding. The court affirms the imputation of income to the husband based on voluntary underemployment but reverses and remands because the magistrate failed to properly calcu
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722 So. 2d 947·
Fla. 3d DCA·
1998-12-30
·cited 14×
A Florida appellate court reviewed a trial court's temporary support order in a dissolution of marriage case, finding the court abused its discretion by awarding combined child support and alimony exceeding the husband's net income and by enjoining his assets without due process.
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693 So. 2d 1124·
Fla. 4th DCA·
1997-05-21
·cited 14×
The court held that the husband's appeal of a contempt order for failure to pay temporary alimony was without merit.
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605 So. 2d 504·
Fla. 4th DCA·
1992-09-02
·cited 14×
An order granting temporary relief that was neither requested in pleadings nor supported by evidence at hearing is erroneous and must be reversed.
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523 So. 2d 615·
Fla. 2d DCA·
1988-02-17
·cited 14×
The court held that the classification of marital and nonmarital assets is a question of fact, and affirmed the trial court's distribution. However, it reversed the award of temporary alimony, directing an award of permanent alimony.
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300 So. 2d 694·
Fla. 3d DCA·
1974-09-03
·cited 14×
In this divorce appeal, the former husband challenges a $150,000 lump sum alimony award to his ex-wife. The court affirmed the award, holding that trial judges have broad discretion in determining equitable alimony arrangements under Florida law, including awarding lump sum or pa
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241 So. 2d 720·
Fla. 4th DCA·
1970-12-14
·cited 14×
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75 So. 2d 580·
Fla.·
1954-11-02
·cited 14×
In this separate maintenance dispute, the Florida Supreme Court upheld the chancellor's denial of attorney's fees to the wife despite her prevailing claim, holding that a wife's substantial independent assets are a proper consideration in the discretionary exercise of awarding co
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19 So. 3d 357·
Fla. 2d DCA·
2009-05-08
·cited 13×
In this Florida family law appeal, the court addressed multiple asset classification and valuation disputes in the equitable distribution of marital property following a seven-year marriage. The appellate court reversed several aspects of the trial court's financial judgment, cor
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907 So. 2d 701·
Fla. 4th DCA·
2005-08-03
·cited 13×
In this long-term marriage case, the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court's award of temporary alimony to the husband, finding that the trial court did not abuse its broad discretion in equalizing the parties' incomes during the pendency of the divorce a
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63 So. 3d 850·
Fla. 1st DCA·
2011-06-08
·cited 12×
The court held that the trial court reversibly erred by failing to apply child support guidelines and explain deviations, but affirmed the finding of ability to pay.
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512 So. 2d 275·
Fla. 4th DCA·
1987-09-02
·cited 12×
An award of temporary alimony that exceeds both the amount requested by the wife and the standard of living established during the marriage, and fails to account for the wife's substantial financial worth and ability to contribute to her own support, constitutes an abuse of discr
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465 So. 2d 607·
Fla. 3d DCA·
1985-03-19
·cited 12×
A Florida court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to award child custody where the child's home state was Mexico under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA), despite the mother's unilateral removal of the child to Florida. The court reversed orders denying the fathe
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162 So. 2d 314·
Fla. 1st DCA·
1964-03-31
·cited 12×
Don Grace appealed a chancellor's interlocutory order awarding his wife Ruth $750/month in temporary alimony and other relief pendente lite in a divorce proceeding. The appellate court held that although the marriage was valid, the award of temporary alimony was an abuse of discr
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92 So. 2d 414·
Fla.·
1957-01-25
·cited 12×
The Florida Supreme Court granted in part a petition for certiorari challenging interlocutory orders in a family law dispute concerning a claimed common law marriage. The Court quashed an order declaring the parties legally married and remanded for full evidentiary hearing on the
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65 So. 2d 28·
Fla.·
1953-05-08
·cited 12×
Franklin Young appealed a divorce decree and the setting aside of a prior May 1951 order for payment of arrears, contending the latter was a final judgment that could not be modified. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the May 1951 order w
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133 Fla. 703·
Fla.·
1938-07-28
·cited 12×
This case concerns a divorce action where the defendant husband challenged the court's jurisdiction based on venue. The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision, finding that the husband waived his right to challenge venue by participating in the proceedings.
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113 Fla. 233·
Fla.·
1933-06-01
·cited 12×
Sarah Binder Worman appeals the denial of temporary alimony and suit money in a Florida suit to annul her marriage to Samuel Worman. The court affirmed the denial because a New York court had already granted an annulment decree that became res judicata, precluding relitigation in
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104 So. 2d 472·
Fla. 2d DCA·
1958-05-28
·cited 11×
A party who accepts payments awarded in a final decree waives their right to appeal those specific awards.
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115 Fla. 158·
Fla.·
1934-05-30
·cited 11×
Lula G. Stewart sought divorce and alimony from her husband Marvin P. Stewart, who had obtained a Nevada divorce decree in 1932 while she was institutionalized. The Florida Supreme Court reversed the lower court's award of temporary alimony and attorney's fees, holding that the v
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225 So. 3d 1002·
Fla. 1st DCA·
2017-09-13
·cited 10×
The court held that a trial court must make specific factual findings regarding a spouse's need and the other spouse's ability to pay before ordering temporary support, and cannot order a non-party company to pay a stipend to a spouse.
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10 So. 3d 651·
Fla. 5th DCA·
2009-04-03
·cited 10×
In a dissolution of marriage case, the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's temporary alimony award as excessive because the combined child support and in-kind alimony obligation consumed 97% of the husband's net monthly income, leaving him virtually un
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831 So. 2d 724·
Fla. 5th DCA·
2002-11-08
·cited 10×
Dale Powers appealed an order denying his motion to modify temporary alimony in a dissolution of marriage case. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision but remanded with directions to expedite resolution of the remaining issues, expressing concern about the delay
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579 So. 2d 846·
Fla. 4th DCA·
1991-05-15
·cited 10×
Florida appellate court reversed a contempt order for failure to pay temporary alimony because the trial court failed to make required findings regarding the contemnor's present ability to comply and failed to specify the exact purge amount.
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183 So. 2d 239·
Fla. 1st DCA·
1966-02-08
·cited 10×
A husband appealed a final divorce decree that denied his request for divorce on grounds of desertion, awarded temporary alimony and attorney's fees to his wife, and found him in contempt for nonpayment. The court affirmed, holding that the wife's answer and affidavit sufficientl
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177 So. 2d 875·
Fla. 3d DCA·
1965-08-03
·cited 10×
The court affirmed a judgment granting permanent alimony, arrearages on temporary alimony, and attorney's fees in a suit for alimony unconnected with divorce, finding sufficient grounds for extreme cruelty and reasonable attorney's fees.
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141 Fla. 256·
Fla.·
1940-01-05
·cited 10×
This case concerns a contempt citation for failure to pay alimony pendente lite and attorney's fees. The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment, holding that the habeas corpus proceeding was an improper collateral attack on the original order and that the lower court
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915 So. 2d 281·
Fla. 4th DCA·
2005-12-07
·cited 9×
In this 47-year marriage dissolution, the Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed the trial court's alimony award of $1,000 per month, finding that the wife had presented ample evidence of need for additional alimony and the husband had the ability to pay more. The court held th
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853 So. 2d 523·
Fla. 5th DCA·
2003-08-29
·cited 9×
A party seeking to extend a domestic violence injunction must present evidence showing a reasonable continuing fear of domestic violence based on all circumstances. The wife failed to meet this burden.
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833 So. 2d 803·
Fla. 3d DCA·
2002-10-30
·cited 9×
The appellate court held that the trial court erred by entering a temporary alimony and support order without making required findings of need and ability to pay, and by failing to apply child support guidelines.
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271 So. 3d 1069·
Fla. 3d DCA·
2019-01-30
·cited 8×
The trial court did not abuse its discretion in ordering temporary child support and alimony totaling $3,351 monthly, as this amount was less than forty percent of the husband's income. However, the court abused its discretion in awarding $28,275.28 in the wife's attorney's fees
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951 So. 2d 924·
Fla. 4th DCA·
2007-02-21
·cited 8×
Giovanni Costa appeals a dissolution of marriage decree, challenging the trial court's award of $750 monthly permanent periodic alimony to his former wife Janet and a 100% credit for household expenses paid while occupying the marital home. The appellate court reversed both award
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727 So. 2d 272·
Fla. 3d DCA·
1999-02-03
·cited 8×
Eugene Rihl appeals a temporary support order requiring him to pay his wife 73% of his monthly net income for six months, then 64% thereafter during their divorce proceedings. The court affirmed, finding the trial court properly exercised discretion in calculating support based o
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700 So. 2d 421·
Fla. 3d DCA·
1997-10-01
·cited 8×
The appellate court held that the trial court abused its discretion in awarding temporary relief, including child support, alimony, and attorney's fees, and reversed the order.
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478 So. 2d 509·
Fla. 4th DCA·
1985-11-20
·cited 8×
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379 So. 2d 145·
Fla. 3d DCA·
1980-01-15
·cited 8×
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349 So. 2d 849·
Fla. 1st DCA·
1977-09-19
·cited 8×
The Florida Supreme Court issued a writ of prohibition to prevent a circuit judge from hearing a contempt motion after the judge had recused himself from the underlying dissolution case. The court held that the recusal divested the judge of authority to proceed with the contempt
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256 So. 2d 75·
Fla. 3d DCA·
1971-12-21
·cited 8×
An antenuptial agreement waiving alimony is valid and enforceable, even for temporary alimony, if unambiguous and the wife received consideration.
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339 F.2d 590·
5th Cir.·
1964-12-17
·cited 8×
The court held that a dismissed divorce suit's temporary alimony order did not constitute a valid court order for support at the time of the employee's death.
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125 So. 2d 553·
Fla.·
1960-10-05
·cited 8×
The Supreme Court reviewed a District Court of Appeal decision concerning a non-resident wife's cross-complaint for separate maintenance against a non-resident husband, questioning the jurisdiction of Florida courts.
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156 Fla. 89·
Fla.·
1945-06-15
·cited 8×
In this third appeal of a chain divorce case, the Florida Supreme Court clarifies its prior holdings regarding post-divorce alimony modifications. The Court reversed the lower court's dismissal of the wife's petition for additional alimony, holding that she has the right to apply
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243 So. 3d 1052·
Fla. 1st DCA·
2018-04-25
·cited 7×
Jack De La Piedra appeals a temporary order in his dissolution of marriage proceedings that required him to pay alimony, child support, and attorney's fees. The appellate court reversed, finding the trial court abused its discretion by awarding amounts that exceeded the appellant
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199 So. 3d 523·
Fla. 4th DCA·
2016-09-07
·cited 7×
In this marital dissolution case, the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's award of $2,000 monthly temporary alimony to the wife but remanded for the trial court to properly address the reasonableness of the wife's attorneys' fees, which lacked suffi
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963 So. 2d 749·
Fla. 4th DCA·
2007-06-20
·cited 7×
Former wife appeals final judgment of divorce in which trial court enforced pre-nuptial agreement provisions regarding division of marital home, furnishings, and denial of alimony. The court affirms, holding that the pre-nuptial agreement unambiguously required wife to quitclaim
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264 So. 3d 1087·
Fla. 1st DCA·
2019-02-04
·cited 6×
A former husband appealed several aspects of a final judgment of dissolution of marriage, including temporary alimony, equitable distribution of marital debt, and child support. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's determinations on alimony and child support, and dismis
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21 So. 3d 170·
Fla. 2d DCA·
2009-11-13
·cited 6×
Sean McCann appeals a trial court order awarding $1,500 per month in temporary alimony to his wife. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's imputation of $1,000 in monthly income based on rent-free housing but reversed the alimony award as exceeding his ability to pay, rem
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19 So. 3d 1110·
Fla. 2d DCA·
2009-10-09
·cited 6×
Wife appealed the trial court's denial of temporary alimony in a dissolution of marriage proceeding after only 22 months of marriage. The appellate court reversed, finding the trial court's ruling was not supported by competent, substantial evidence and that the short-term marria