Tortious interference is a powerful Florida business tort, but it is not a shortcut for every broken deal, lost customer, or competitive business loss. A successful claim usually requires proof of a real contract or identifiable business relationship, the defendant’s knowledge of that relationship, intentional and unjustified interference, causation, and measurable damages. This article explains how Florida courts analyze tortious interference claims, the difference between interference with a contract and interference with a business relationship, common defenses such as privilege, competition, lack of causation, and the “stranger” doctrine, and the types of damages that may be available in a Florida business litigation case.

Can a Florida family law party recover attorney’s fees incurred litigating the amount of attorney’s fees? The answer currently depends on the appellate district and the type of fee proceeding. Florida’s Second, Third, and Fourth District Courts of Appeal have reached different conclusions, and the Florida Supreme Court has accepted review in Schultheis v. Schultheis.

Florida courts must assess need and ability to pay attorney’s fees under sections 61.16 and 742.045 at the correct time in divorce and paternity cases, which is during the relevant proceedings and typically at the conclusion of the final hearing.

Florida law does not automatically pause the statute of limitations just because a business owner did not discover misconduct right away. In Davis v. Monahan, the Florida Supreme Court limited the delayed discovery doctrine and made clear that many business tort claims can expire before the injured party fully understands what happened.

A K-1 can show taxable income that was never actually received. In Florida family law cases, Zold v. Zold controls when pass-through income may be used for alimony, child support, attorney’s fees, and other financial issues. The question is not simply what appears on a tax return. The question is whether the money was actually available to the spouse—or was legitimately retained for corporate or business purposes

Florida family law courts may order supervised time-sharing when evidence shows child-safety concerns involving substance abuse, mental health, violence, sexual misconduct, unsafe parenting, or other serious risks. Learn what courts look for and how these cases are proven.

Parental alienation cases are not won by buzzwords. They are won with evidence, experts, cross-examination, and a trial plan that proves whether a child’s rejection of a parent is being manipulated, justified, exaggerated, or misunderstood.