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Introduction Child support payments are intended to provide financial stability for children, but life circumstances can change over time, making it necessary to adjust the original support order. Whether due to a job loss, increased expenses, or changes in custody arrangements, Florida courts allow child support modifications when there is a substantial change in circumstances.…

Introduction Dividing assets is one of the most important aspects of a divorce, but just as important is the division of debt. Many couples accumulate shared financial obligations during their marriage, such as mortgages, credit card debt, car loans, and medical bills. In Florida, courts apply the principle of equitable distribution to both assets and…

Introduction Grandparents often play a vital role in their grandchildren’s lives, providing emotional support, stability, and guidance. However, when family conflicts arise or a parent restricts access, grandparents may wonder whether they have legal rights to visitation in Florida. Unlike some other states, Florida has strict laws regarding grandparent visitation, limiting when and how courts…

Introduction When one or both spouses own a business, dividing assets during a divorce can become more complex. Business ownership raises unique challenges related to valuation, income determination, and asset distribution. In Florida, businesses may be considered marital property, subject to equitable distribution, even if only one spouse actively runs the company. This guide explains…

Introduction Parental alienation occurs when one parent manipulates a child into rejecting or fearing the other parent, often through negative comments, false accusations, or interference with visitation. In Florida family law cases, courts take parental alienation seriously because it can harm the child’s emotional well-being and damage the parent-child relationship. This guide explains how parental…

Introduction Domestic violence allegations can have a significant impact on family law cases in Florida, particularly in matters involving divorce, child custody, and restraining orders. The court prioritizes the safety and well-being of children and spouses, which means that accusations of domestic violence can influence legal outcomes in ways that may affect parental rights and…

This past weekend, First Coast News interviewed Andrew Bonderud about Amendment 3, a ballot initiative that would amend the Florida Constitution and legalize recreational marijuana. You can read the story and view the video report here. The Bonderud Law Firm represents clients in a broad range of high-stakes litigation in state and federal court, including…

Under Florida law, when a child is subject to a Florida Court’s “child custody” jurisdiction (either because of a dissolution of marriage case or because of a paternity case), the child’s parents are not allowed to move their residence more than 50 miles unless they obtain either (1) written consent of the other parent, or…

The Bonderud Law Firm recently completed a 2-day non-jury trial in a family law case, where our client had been accused of refusing to co-parent and attempting to alienate the other parent from the parties’ teenage child. The other parent requested that our client not only be held in contempt, but also that the parties’…

Earlier today, Forbes © published its Forbes Advisor’s List of best criminal defense lawyers in Jacksonville, Florida for 2024. Far from a pay-to-play marketing gimmick, the Forbes list is the result of research concerning lawyers’ credentials, experience, and case results. Andrew Bonderud was competitively selected. In explaining why Bonderud was competitively selected, Forbes noted: “Andrew…