Been married for 2 years. About a year ago "we" bought a house. Husband paid cash outright from a settlement. He did not put my name on the title. My 3 children live with us. His children do not. We may be headed toward a divorce due to a possible affair and lie after lie from him.
answered on Jan 3, 2016
The presumption is that it is a marital asset. Hire a lawyer to assist you with your case.
I am buying house for wife and 4 kids. Suport calculated at only cost of health insurance. I have no income but recent $400,000 legal settlement on premarital asset. Can I ask the judge that so long as wife/children living there, that the monthly payment be deemed paid? Or is it easier to draft... View More 
answered on Jan 3, 2016
If you and your spouse are close to an agreement then have a lawyer prepare a comprehensive written agreement.
My ex had an abortion, told me she was having it i offered to pay she refused said she had paid it off now her dad is harassing me for money can he force me to pay
The form is in the file as received. Do I need to do anything for them to review the file now that the form is there or will the courts get around to it. It was submitted over a month ago and I have not seen any new progress on the case or heard from anyone. Please advise if I need to do anything... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2016
If you wait for the court you will wait forever, it is your responsibility to keep the case moving. Hire a lawyer to assist you with your case.
Bio dad has no problem signing papers but adoption is taking place in Florida and he lives in Conn. I sent him Florida forms but the notary says they cant sign a Florida form. But will Florida be able to use a Conn form?
answered on Jan 3, 2016
Use a lawyer to do the case. Have the attorney prepare their forms. The notary is mistaken
That he is going to pick them up Christmas eve do I have to let them go I have the papers from mediation
Divorce, until recently she had been a student, we are selling our home, my question " under Florida law is she entitled to 50 percent after expenses on the sale of the home?
answered on Dec 26, 2015
Assuming the home is a marital asset, yes. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
I have receipts showing that I have been taking care of the child.
answered on Dec 26, 2015
If you have the receipts you will be fine, always keep receipts.
My son had pyloryic sterosis he had to have sergery they are saying we neglected him after we took him to hospital and did as they said what he has is a common medical condition that has to be fixed by surgery nothing no one done to cause or or nothing we could have done to prevent it
He now has 2 step children and a son. We are on great terms and our co-parenting is fantastic. Do I have to go through the court to end this? We have arrangements to do the child support on our own. The order states he must carry insurance for her through his work. The guideline sheet for that... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2015
You have to file a motion and get an order from the court to stop the wage garnishment. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
answered on Dec 26, 2015
Children are minors with no rights so if the order says the child goes then he/she has to go.
We live on same property and I am currently on disability and he has a girlfriend
answered on Dec 26, 2015
He is supposed to file in the county where he resides so check the clerk.
Petitioner doesn't intend to stay permanently in Florida. He completed 6 months residency and filed dissolution of marriage petition. He purchased a house in another state, during divorce proceedings. Petitioner does not have a Florida driver's license or Florida voter card or Florida tax... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2015
You can just file a voluntary dismissal if you were the one who filed the case. If the other side filed a case than you cannot dismiss.
What do I do I do to get divorce proceedings started? He and I must be parted or will surely hurt me.
answered on Dec 8, 2015
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John A. Smitten, Esquire
Carey Leisure and Neal
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone: 727-799-3900/Fax: 727-490-4944
jsmitten@careyandleisure.com
www.careyandleisure.com
i need to know how i can garnish her wages or have her placed in contempt. because she is also not following other rules that the court has ordered.
answered on Dec 8, 2015
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John A. Smitten, Esquire
Carey Leisure and Neal
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone: 727-799-3900/Fax: 727-490-4944
jsmitten@careyandleisure.com
www.careyandleisure.com
I made a modification when I was without work 2 yrs ago. It was lowered. Now I have been working for over a year and the custodial parent is claiming she has not requested a modification but we might be over due for a yearly review. Can this be possible?
answered on Dec 8, 2015
DOR does review their files, yes.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John A. Smitten, Esquire
Carey Leisure and Neal
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone: 727-799-3900/Fax: 727-490-4944
jsmitten@careyandleisure.com
www.careyandleisure.com
Ex has a man with a full time job. Wondering if his income plays a factor since its in her household
My ex has another man living with her. Wondering since he's living there can they take his income into consideration. And how likely am I to get custody of she has a convicted felon living with her. Convicted of burglary
answered on Dec 8, 2015
His income is not considered. If the guy is a convicted felon then yes that helps your case.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John A. Smitten, Esquire
Carey Leisure and Neal
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone:... View More
We only lived 8 months with him. I have a finance now and he's great with my son he helps and financial supports my son. His biological father doesn't help me at all. He has a bad record I have domestic violence with him and he drinks and smokes. I use to let him take our son but his... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2015
File a petition for full custody first, the step-parent adoption later.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John A. Smitten, Esquire
Carey Leisure and Neal
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone: 727-799-3900/Fax: 727-490-4944... View More
The support-paying parent loses their job, may have a new one lined up. How is support enforced while they are unemployed, and if they do get a new job with a salary of, let's say $10,000 less annually, but insurance rates of $200 more per month.
answered on Dec 8, 2015
The income withholding order should follow that person to their next job.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John A. Smitten, Esquire
Carey Leisure and Neal
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone: 727-799-3900/Fax: 727-490-4944... View More
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