We are in Florida. Today, my wife is aware that the house belongs to me, cause I bought it with my own money. But will the house be divided if we divorce in the future? The house is titled by myself only at the moment.
Does it help if my wife is willing to sign a paper (what kind of paper... Read more »
These are extremely important issues that you should ask a lawyer; this public website is not the place to try to do this.
Now that we are getting a divorce he wants to change her last name but still be in her life. What will happen in this case?
Your question has limited facts about your particular case and it will be better for you to discuss your case with a Family Attorney in your area. Based on the limited facts provided, your Husband could request to disestablish his paternity. However, if he has acted as the child's parent for a... Read more »
Started a city job with 401k in 2019 does my first wife have claims on my 401k
Funds that are contributed during the marriage to the 401(k) are considered marital and are subject to equitable distribution during a divorce. If you divorced your first Wife before making any contributions to the 401(k) she will not have the right to claim any portions of it post-divorce.... Read more »
I don’t want to go to jail and I have a son to support and a in the middle of a divorce. I’ve gotten out of a toxic relationship and dealt with abuse growing up and the father is not taking any responsibility for child, the wrong I’ve done is that I took some redbull and used giftcards to... Read more »
Hold on there... DO NOT EVEN THINK OF ending your life over something like this. Only a Florida attorney who practices criminal defense should advise here. But your question was alarming in its nature. You're gonna get through this. Hopefully a Florida attorney knowledgeable in criminal... Read more »
I found out yesterday that he has moved without telling me and i do not know where. I have my divorce packet filled out and my parenting class done with certification. What do i need to do to get my kids asap
You will need to figure out where he is. You will not be able to start the process without serving him the documents. A good private investigator may be able to help you with this. Checking all social media, checking in with friends/family, and or checking with the children's schools to see... Read more »
Tried getting him to sign the quick claim deed form however he refused to do so. Help please!!
Usually the marital settlement agreement and final judgment contain language of how the property should be transferred. Did it state husband should sign a quit claim deed within a certain amount of time? It is best you consult with one of us divorce attorneys who can review the documents and see... Read more »
Ago. We have a two year old together. He has resided solely with me since he left us when he was 1 month old. My husband has not contributed financially in the past two years to my sons needs. He has recently had a second baby with another woman just this year. He is a narcissist, and diagnosed... Read more »
The Court will use the factors found in Florida Statute 61.13 to determine the best interests of the minor child. You can request the appointment of a social investigator if you believe the other parent is unfit to care for the child. The social investigator will investigate all of the facts of... Read more »
a month after she left been gone for 19 months the house has increased in value she has not paid any bills or maintained
what are my rights also has not contributed to any bills or debt payments am I entitled to receive compensation for that?
The equity in the marital home is a marital asset subject to division in the divorce. You can use the factors that you describe to argue that you should receive more than half (the starting point for division is 50/50) based on your contributions.
He arrived with a K1 visa been married 2 years
Florida is no fault state, meaning if the marriage is irretrievably broken, judge may grant a divorce. Filing TPs and work permit should not affect divorce.
Yes.
If so, does the retainer mean that lawyer/firm cannot represent my spouse? Assuming there are ~30 divorce attorneys in my area and I paid a $5,000-$10,000 retainer to each would this insure they could not represent my spouse?
Interesting question. When you retain an attorney, the attorney will typically draft and file documents. Once that is done, the other attorneys would see that you have counsel of record. Theoretically speaking in a vacuum, if you retain an attorney, that attorney should not represent an adverse... Read more »
All household bills are in my name. His name is not on anything pertaining to the house.
As long as you do not put your Husband's name on the Deed, the home will always be a premarital asset and a court would be unable to award your Husband the property. Tat being said, if you are to make payments on the home or make improvement from income which is earned during the marriage,... Read more »
Wondering if a new custody agreement needs to be reached?
2017 we got a custody agreement written up in Florida
2018 we got married in Texas
We were separated after a month of marriage and are just now getting divorced in Florida
In what state are you getting divorced/ living in now? If you both signed the original agreement then it is a contract between the two of you. Unless you want to change it, you may be able to file it where you are getting divorced and ask the court to adopt the agreement. If you want changes it... Read more »
Full custody parent traveled outside the country and didn't inform the other parent. There are concerns of possible child abuse by step parent left in charge of child. Can non custodian parent do something?
You need to carefully read the parenting plan regarding travel and right of first refusal. If the custodial parent has all of the timesharing rights then it is possible for them to travel and use their chosen caretaker. If there is a restriction it will be written in the parenting plan.
My divorce has been pending for 5 months and it’s taking so long. In the other hand I found a bride internationally and want to start a new beginning. Can I marry her internationally and once divorce is finalized in Florida, will I be able to register my new bride if Florida without any trouble... Read more »
NO
My husband and I currently live in Florida. He is here with a work visa and I’m with a spouse visa and we’re in the process of getting our green card but we do not have it yet. Can we file for a divorce in Florida? Or do we have to file in our country where the marriage took place?
You ask a very good question. So long as you have been a Florida resident for at least 6 months, you can file for divorce in Florida. Good luck!
I became pregnant with my daughter during the time my boyfriend and I were separated. It was a one time and I do not know the father. The boyfriend and I did keep seeing each other and when I found out I was pregnant I told him and I moved back in with him at 6 months pregnant.
We were... Read more »
You cannot do anything. He is the legal father and the law is relatively complex in this regard. He has the right to maintain his status as the legal father and your child has the right to maintain her status of legitimacy. In terms of a timesharing schedule and parenting plan if/when you do... Read more »
In my divorce papers it states if property is sold it is to be divided equally between my ex and I. We were married over 20 years. We purchased property in Calhoun county FL 10 years before divorce. The deed was in his name as married man. We had a joint mortgage on it. We divorced. He remarried... Read more »
It sounds like you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible to review your paperwork and assist you. An attorney should review your Final Judgement of Dissolution in regard to the real property issue that you describe and discuss what you could file in terms of notice in the public... Read more »
Our three kids. I have recently gotten an inheritance from an aunt that passed away. If we divorce is she entitled to any of this money?
No, but make sure to keep the inheritance in a separate account without any other funds.
Typically no, only one person needs to appear at the final hearing. The exception is pursuant to the simplified proceeding rule, in which case, both parties attend the final hearing.
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