I am specifically talking about recording audio with his cellphone when we meet IN PERSON every time we pick up and drop off our child. We live in Florida and my ex husband has openly admitted that he records the shared custody pick up and drop off conversations without my knowledge or consent and... View More 
answered on Apr 4, 2022
Do you use Talking parents or similar program where the conversations are monitored and recorded with prior consent by itself as a condition if you use it.
If not then each time you have a phone conversation both parties must consent unless specifically agreed to in the Parenting Agreement... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2022
There's no "legal separation" requirement before either party can file.
The parents can work out an agreement
regarding division of property and a parenting plan before filing which is in the best interest of your children.
Contact an attorney for further... View More
My ex-wife and I still live in our house. I want to sell the house. She wants to stay but says she won’t buy the house from me at a fair price and she doesn’t want to sell. The deed is in both names but the mortgage is in my name only. The home value is a lot more than what is owed and I feel... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2022
A Family or Real Estate experienced in partition litigation.
Alot depends if you had a Marital Settlement Agreement addressing the marital home.
Generally speaking either can force the sale via a partition action with the net proceeds being evenly divided.However, if your ex wife... View More
My father and mother passed away 2 years ago dad bought a home with va loan with intention of the house being mine before he could get mortgage insurance or add me to deed he passed suddenly. I have been paying mortgage payments since as the mortgage company told my brother to have me do. Now they... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2022
Short answer is yes.
Did your father have a will? Did he have a spouse at time of death?
If not then he died intestate and the property will go to you and your siblings. Your siblings can agree in writing to give you the property
You'll need an attorney for the probate process
answered on Feb 19, 2022
It depends on the type and value of the probate assets.
If the assets had placed in a trust there would no need to have an estate and with planning would be avoided e.g., Life Insurance passed directly to the named beneficiary (ies).
I have a question about whether my marriage is legal if I did not submit my marriage license? Me and my then partner got married in 2019 but we did not submit the license. And we are no longer together. I would like to know if that marriage is legalized and whether or not it could affect me if I... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2022
Check with your local county clerk where your ceremony took place and where the license was issued.Check if the license document was signed by the parties and notary and turned in.
There are many seniors that have a religious ceremony and receive a beautiful religious certificate, e.g., in... View More
Would the cards be stacked against me if I left our home which we rent prior to serving him with divorce papers? we have no children together and own no properties or joint accounts.
answered on Feb 15, 2022
No, especially if your mental health is suffering.The financial issues can be addressed later.
We were married at that time. I used the money for rent, bills, groceries and a semester of college for one of my kids. I paid the portion for semester back. He only put $500 towards rent monthly. Everything else was my responsibility within the 3.5 year relationship. Is the remainder legally owed... View More
I know he is in New York but he will not give me an address and has blocked access to all communication. We have been separated for over 14 years
answered on Oct 11, 2021
How long have you been a resident of Florida?
Did you have a written agreement at the time of your separation regarding jurisdiction?
Are there any minor children born during the marriage?
Did you and your husband have any real property in New York?
It's... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2021
I agree with the previous comment.
However, you didn't say what State and County your natural mother was last a resident nor did she have a will
nor if she owned a Homestead residence.
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