Legal glossary
Plain-language definitions that link to each other
Short, honest explainers for the Florida family-law terms that trip people up — built as an interlinked cluster, not a pile of orphan pages.
UCCJEA
Which state decides your custody case
Best Interest of the Child
The standard behind every custody decision
Timesharing
Florida’s word for the parenting schedule
Equitable Distribution
How Florida divides property — fairly, not always evenly
Income-Shares Model
How child support is actually calculated
P.E.A.C.E.
The framework behind a Florida parenting plan
More terms are on the way. Looking for something specific? Try the guides on the blog or ask us directly.