WHAT'S MEW IN CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY?

 Chapter 13 bankruptcy rules recently shifted with strict debt limits.  Debtors must now meet a dual cap $1580.125 for secured debt and debts $526.700 for unsecure debts. Additionally, congress is actively considering the bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act to restore a single combined $2.750.00 limits.  Anyone can file a bankruptcy as long as the induvial unsecured bets are less than $526.700 and secured debts are less than $1.580.125 as of the date of filing for bankruptcy relief    11 USC-109(e).

NEW CHANGES IN CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS

 An order for child support  can be changed or modified by the court.  When there changes make sure you notify the court.  If the circumstances of either parent can change after the order is issued.    The order can't  changed, terminate or vacated unless the child support is modified,  until then the order is enforceable.  You can ask the child enforcement agency to review your case through the court.  There are many situations where the child support can be changed,  illness and loss of income is two of the most important reasons for a change   It is recommended that all child support go through a DNA test before the child support starts or processed.  The test should be apart of the process.

NEW UPDATES ON TENANT EVICTIONS

 The recent eviction laws emphasize electronic  and stricter procedural compliance.  Key updates include  allowing landlord to send legal notice by emails, also mandatory flood disclosure before lease execution and strict adherence  to 30 days notice periods for month to month renewals.  When signing a lease make sure you understand what is in it,  and do some research on the laws.

NEWS AND UPDATES ON LAWS ON DIVORCES

 Divorce laws are different from state to state,  and they changes the laws all the times to make them more useful to nonlawyers to understand.  New divorce  laws in 2026 includes elimination of permanent  alimony in states like Florida.  It includes  expanding  joint filing process that simplify court in California .  There's is a increase state to state level effort to evaluate and modernize no fault divorce.  This is great for pro se litigants as long as the language is simple to read.      

NEWS AND UPDATE ON SMALL CLAIM CASES IN 2026

 The court, just as other business are always updating the policy, procedures and more.  Small claims courts are increasingly focusing on accessibility through mandatory digital e-filing, enhanced simplified and plain languages forms for self-represented litigants, and the formal adoption of virtue hearing.   Most jurisdiction now emphasize mandatory mediation for faster resolution.  Small claims now handle disputes up to $8.000.  When you file a small claim, remember you have the burden of proof providing your case to the judge by factual evidence.   So, before you file your case, do your research and gather your facts.

WHATS NEW IN CHILD SUPPORT AND MODIGICATION

 The child support  and modification  laws of 2025-2026  features a presumption  of 50/50 time sharing, mandatory inclusion of healthcare /childcare cost in the calculations, and faster modification process for  substantial income changes.  Enforcement is stricter, allowing  suspension of personal licenses and faster wage garnishment, while the income limit guideline rise to $50.000  monthly income.  One of the problems is that most people do not want to go back in court for the modifications,  which they can do to get an adjustment.   Our income changes frequently and if you are on child support,  this is something that you want to keep the court apprised of especially if  your income become less than what they have on file.  It is important for men and women to know their rights regarding child support.   

WHAT IS NEW IN OUR CIVIL PROCEDURE AND LITIGATION

 Civil litigation procedures are undergoing substantial transformations,  not just in Florida.  Civil litigations are similar in all states, except for the codes and statues.  The key civil procedure amendments affecting law suits including Tampa, Florida.   New Protection Before Defaults Entered:  This amendment provides  defendant  and potential defendant  with enhanced notice and a greater opportunity to respond before the process of obtaining  a default judgment.  

A Continued Adoption of Case Management Structure:  The procedure structure aims to maintain minimize  delays and promote the early and efficient  resolution disputes.

Alignments with Federal Discovery Standard:  Attorneys are required to collect and disclose essential information promptly  to avoid potential restriction on the use of evidence.

Boarder Changes to Trial and Motion Practice.  These practice affect the progression of the civil cases in courts.  Making early and proactive preparation is a critical component of effective litigation staggery.    

These are important tips of information to help you understand court procedures,  to help you move forward in the right direction.