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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Divorce, Family Law and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: MY WIFE AND I LIVE IN AN RV THAT BOTH OF OUR NAMES ARE ON. WE BOTH JUST RECIEVED A LOAN ON THE RV TO HAVE ALL OF OUR

CREDIT CARDS PAID OFF. AS SOON AS SHE RECIEVED THE MONEY SHE PAID OFF HERS AND LEFT MINE IN DIRE STRAITS THEN TOLD SHE WAS GOING TO FILE FOR DIVORCE THAT I NEEDED TO MOVE OUT SHE HAD THE RV PARK CHANGE THE LEASE TO JUST HER NAME AND SAID I WASN'T ALLOWED TO COME AROUND ANYMORE THAT IS MY HOME... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Apr 30, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation. It sounds like a stressful and upsetting experience. In California, both spouses have a legal right to access the marital home, even if only one spouse's name is on the lease. Your wife cannot legally force you out of the RV or prevent you... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Florida on
Q: Can a parent child support payment be affect due to parental alienation?

If I’m paying child support and I’m unable to talk to nor see my child due to the parent denying my calls and texts for years and move to another state with my child; Am I able to ask the judge to waive my child support payments to be able to afford a lawyer in the other state so I can get my... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Divorce and Family Law for Florida on
Q: Can a husband accuse his wife of kidnapping their daughter if she wants to leave their house with her as a separation?

The couple can't live together in the same house. Then the mother would like to go to another place with her daughter. But the husband says that what she's doing is called kidnapping. What can the mother do?

Pamela J. Fero
Pamela J. Fero
answered on Apr 22, 2024

If there are no existing divorce proceedings or custody agreements, the mother must secure consent from the other parent or obtain court approval before relocating. This process can become legally intricate, particularly if the other parent opposes the move. Consult a local family law attorney to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Florida on
Q: Does 91.153 apply to a subpoena from a party's employer in a dissolution? Do documents from mand. discl have to be authe

Does 91.153 apply to a subpoena from a party's employer in a dissolution? I filed a petition for modification on Dec 30th, 2020 so we are now in the fourth year of litigation because my ex has avoided discovery of his income information. He did not do mandatory disclosure until I got a court... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for Florida on
Q: do i have to pay child support?

Wife and i are getting a nocontested divorce. we have kids. we are sharing custody 50/50. the kids stay with me every other day. I know that it florida child support is based off visitation with the other parent. If they live with me literally every other day, and every weekend does that mean i... View More

Pamela J. Fero
Pamela J. Fero
answered on Apr 22, 2024

When joint custody is involved and parenting time is equally divided, child support is determined primarily by the financial resources of the parents. Although it’s uncommon for no child support to be mandated, it can happen under certain conditions, such as if the custody is shared 50/50 and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Florida on
Q: If notarized letter of temporary guardianship expired last October of 2023, does that mean it's no longer valid?

Especially if have a place finally that my child has her own room with a bed and other things that is a nessarcary need is already provided am able to get my child back from my dad without courts in the picture?

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answered on Apr 23, 2024

You need to review whatever the most recent court order says about the status of your child. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law and Land Use & Zoning for Florida on
Q: Do tresspassing laws extend to my sibling if I don't want him to come to my home? Our mother lives with me he insist on

bullying his way to my home to see our mother. I have offered to bring her to meet him to take her with him, but he and his wife insist on violating my wishes and coming to the home just to challenge me. I called the police recently on them when they arrived. 1 of the police officers said he could... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Florida on
Q: Is it illegal to share an Alabama custody order in a Florida case that does not involve the same clients
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answered on Apr 19, 2024

It may be illegal to share an Alabama custody order in a Florida case where the clients are different if the Alabama custody order is considered confidential by law and a motion that will allow it to be presented as evidence before the Court has not been granted. However, if the foundation has... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Social Security and Family Law for Florida on
Q: What steps do I need to take to garnish my ex's SSDI benefits for my minor child.

My ex, who's now incarcerated, is receiving SSDI benefits. Child support has been trying to locate him for years to serve papers on him to no avail. How can I go about garnishing his wages for support to my minor child?

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answered on Apr 18, 2024

Garnishing SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits for child support involves several steps. Here's what you need to do:

1. Obtain a child support order: If you don't already have one, you'll need to get a court order that specifies the amount of child support...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Banking for Florida on
Q: Q: Can a Credit Union drain account to pay for credit card immediately after death?

I am a joint owner on my mother's checking account. After her death the credit union automatically transferred all of the money from the checking account to pay off her credit card (also from credit union). The credit card was in her name only and I am not a co-signer on the credit card. I... View More

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answered on Apr 21, 2024

I'm so sorry for your loss. This is a difficult and stressful situation to navigate while grieving.

From a legal perspective, the credit union's actions seem questionable. Generally, when someone passes away, their estate goes through the probate process to settle debts and...
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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Florida on
Q: If a son is threatening to kill his father. What can the father do? The son is over 30 years old

A son is threatening his father. He has threatened him on different occasions. The father has made a report but nothing has been done. What else can he do?

4 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Probate for Florida on
Q: My husband of 30yrs died and the bank says I have no right to the money in his bank accounts. We live in Jacksonville.

My husband was sick in Jacksonville so I came back from Colombia where I was visiting my family. He just died. But I'm not the Beneficiary on his bank account or any accounts. The bank says I cannot access any of the money in our account since my name isn't on. It. What rights do I have?... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

Please accept my condolences for your loss. Because the bank account was in your husband's name alone, you will have to go through the probate process to gain access. As his wife, you have a right to inherit from him, but you will just have to go through the courts to have that taken care of... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Family Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: Can a victim of Domestic Violence and Abuse go back to a Strangulation/Felony charge in VA and fight it.? It was in 2014
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 12, 2024

A victim wouldn't have standing to appeal the results of a criminal case. Also, the time to appeal has no doubt passed. Finally, you should have asked this in the Virginia sub-forum.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Florida on
Q: Do i have to attend a deposition requested by email from the other parties attorney?

I'm wary because its through email and it seems not to be a court order. Just told "oral depositions is a normal discovery procedure authorized by the Florida family rules of procedure. Your attendance at this deposition is mandatory. I am only giving you the courtesy of coordinating it... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 10, 2024

Because you are a party, you are required to appear for deposition when you receive a formal written Notice. Typically, her attorney would contact your attorney to discuss available dates for scheduling. If you do not have an attorney, her attorney would reach out to you for available dates, most... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Adoption for Florida on
Q: I would like to adopt my husband's adult daughter but I'm a bit confused on one thing...

My husband's daughter by his first wife is an adult in another state. Her mother is deceased. I would like to adopt her officially as I have no children or close blood relatives, for estate planning purposes. But the paperwork suggests that I would legally be replacing both her parents and not... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Florida on
Q: my son (21) has been in and out of college and in rehab since grad. and is now trying to extend support to 25. Can he?

Graduated high school. Attended university for 3 semesters - flunked out.

Took the summer off. Partied with friends. Refused to get a job.

Enrolled in community college. Flunked out after 2 semester.

Took a YEAR off. Got in trouble. Went to rehab.

Refused to get... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for Florida on
Q: My Ex wife hired an Au pair after the divorce without consulting me and now she wants me to pay for it, Florida

Our schedule is 50/50 the first 15 days of the month Ive the kids and the remaining she have them, I don't need child care during my time because I'm off from work but she wants the child care calculated on the 100% for the au pair fee which is $1700 a month also I don't have access... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Apr 7, 2024

Parenting plan in divorce matter usually address the actual amount needed when it comes to child support. I am curious as to how you are forced to pay for service you do not agree to. You can refuse to pay for the service if it is beyond the arrangement of your divorce decree.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support and Domestic Violence for Florida on
Q: To what extent will it hurt my case if I have dv records (1)from my current wife that were dropped ??

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Apr 6, 2024

If it goes to trial, you will need to have witnesses to the DV incident or incidents, Records from cases that was dismissed are hearsay and therefore not admissible.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Florida on
Q: If my dad has legal custody of me but he emotionally abuses me and im happier with my mom can i go back to my mom im 15

I have been wanting to live with my mother again for years he lied about her and said that she was abusive and unstable when she wasnt and im happier with my mom but mentally broken with my dad is there a way i can go back to living with my mom?

Osama Khalil
Osama Khalil
answered on Apr 5, 2024

Presently residing with your father, there's a possibility of transitioning back to your mother's care. As a 15-year-old, your perspective carries considerable importance in custody matters. The emotional strain you endure provides a compelling basis for revising the current custody... View More

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