She does not want to sell the house and give me half. What rights do I have, having put allevense he money for the purchase as well as mortgage payments. How can I take this to court?
answered on Jan 31, 2016
You have to file an action for partition if you want to have the Court order it be sold.
I think she even has him living with his grandfather.
answered on Jan 31, 2016
You have to go to court and get an order. You have rights.
She have speech problems, writings, and reading she can't speak a whole sentence every time I have to go and appointment they say she is and adult but she don't have the capacity of understanding.
answered on Jan 31, 2016
If the person is a special needs person then you will still have to pay support.
I'm not a U.S. citizen so I can't work. Dad works in the U.S. Coast Guard. He literally threw us out from his house in Louisiana, had to come back to FL where we have some support with shelter. We need help right now and nobody can tell how long its going to take :(
answered on Jan 31, 2016
3-6 months, most of it is waiting around for the court to set the hearing.
Won't I get in trouble by the courts if I don't sign?
answered on Jan 24, 2016
You are free to sign (or not sign). Use of a lawyer is recommended.
I let my ex husband (still married but separated) keep our daughter until I could find a more suitable place for me and her to live. He works 3 jobs and doesn't even let me talk to her. When I do move into a more suitable place for her, would I be able to legally take her from him? We never... View More 
answered on Jan 24, 2016
I would not recommend just getting the child. File a case for full custody. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
answered on Jan 24, 2016
If he does not see them then yes go for sole custody. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
since we're no longer together but i am the biological father. If so would i get charged with sexual battery or anything of that sort? she is 18 now however was 16 when it began and was 17 when she gave birth.
answered on Jan 24, 2016
Yes apply for the name change, you will not get arrested. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
The father of my kids is mentally disabled as bipolar schizophrenic, he takes anti pshycotics is using drugs and basically mixing drugs with his anti psyhcotics he was very abusive both physically and mentally, i managed to leave with my kids every thing was fine for about a year and a half . Now... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2016
It is your burden of proof to show why he is not entitled to contact with his kids. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
A student of mine from Saudi Arabia divorced her husband 9 months after the birth of her child. The daughter automatically went to the husband due to KSA law and my student has tried many times in Saudi to sue for custody. Now that she and her new husband are in the US and planning to stay, can... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2016
Yes, if they live in FL they can sue in FL. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
Jus realized my mistake what can I do to finalize my divorce
answered on Jan 24, 2016
You will have to dismiss the case then refile. Lack of jurisdiction is not correctable. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
The issue is alimony and division of assets.
If I can show solid evidence of my husband and mistress co-mingling their funds, (co-signers on a 40k vehicle), purchased prior to his petition for D, they live together and have traveled together(all financially provable), can I counter,... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2016
If you are making a claim for alimony then you will need to retain a lawyer. Adultery is not as big a factor as you may think.
I have all the paper work for a simplified dissolution of marriage in Florida. Have not lived with my wife for 8 months. She is just being stubborn
answered on Jan 18, 2016
If he will not agree to the simplified process then just file a regular divorce.
answered on Jan 18, 2016
Retain a lawyer to represent your interests. Also being in jail is not an excuse to not respond.
My ex husband and I alternate years claiming our son per our divorce agreement. My ex will be deployed and we agreed that it would be easier for me to claim our son and give him a specified amount of money when I get my return. Can we get in trouble for this if we both agree?
answered on Jan 18, 2016
You are free to make any deals you want but the court will enforce the written order if necessary.
Will be the one to pay child support?
answered on Jan 18, 2016
He has to pay support if the child lives primarily with you. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
This question isn't about me it's from a youtube video I watch by the name of McJuggerNuggets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4XN4wZ4qKU he was one his way to pay for a house we wanted to buy but as soon as the dad saw the money he grab it from him and told him he deserve it because of... View More
We live in Florida and my husband and I have a joint bank account. My husband also has a separate account for his business, and money that his business earns is paid directly into that account. If we divorce, will I be entitled to half the money in his business account?
answered on Jan 3, 2016
Need to know what the money is for. Retained earnings in now way is indicative of the value of the business and you don't just get half. Hire a lawyer to assist you with your case.
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