Trying for fill out the divorce packet and I dont want to ask for child support since the child isn’t his. But it keeps saying i need to put something.
answered on Jan 23, 2019
The answer to your question is not so simple, you have a complex situation. What you will need to do is disestablish paternity with your husband and establish paternity with the child’s biological father. Once you establish paternity with the biological father, then you can avoid completing the... View More 
answered on Jan 23, 2019
Most dedicated attorneys can file a petition for dissolution of marriage and get it served thew same day. Good luck!
I'm 70 years old, my wife is 50 years old. I found her in my room with another man but I went to jail not either my wife or the man with a machete in my bedroom
answered on Jan 7, 2019
Generally, any property, real or personal, that was acquired during the marriage is subject to equitable distribution. With this in mind, if you bought the home and property during the marriage, your spouse has an equitable claim to it. Generally, 50%. The fact that your wife was cheating on you is... View More
My payments stopped in June and I am recently unemployed. My payments are 3 grand per month. I am in a hardship now.
answered on Dec 13, 2018
You should file a Motion for Contempt/Enforcement AND notice it for a hearing. The judge has many options to get you your money, one of which is for him to liquidate assets. I hope this helps. Good luck!
Wife and I divorced last year (2017) We had been married 21 years. I mediated with her and signed an agreement for alimony payments as she had worked on and off during our marriage and never made much money and I am a self employed small business owner and used to make a decent living.
This... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2018
You should immediately file a Motion to Modify Alimony AND set it for a hearing. You will have to prove to the court's satisfaction that there has been a substantial change in circumstances, which in this case, is the fact that your sales and income have been cut in half. I believe you should... View More
Can I only complete the 4 hr parenting class in order to finalize the divorce?
answered on Nov 27, 2018
Once you complete the class, file a Motion to Compel Husband to Take Parenting Class AND notice the motion for a hearing by calling the judicial assistant. At the hearing, you should be able to obtain a court order for him to complete the course. Then, if he still does not, the judge may withhold... View More
My husband was in a really severe accident he has a lawsuit that's been going on for 2 years and is about to close he abandoned me and I'm on disability I want a divorce but cannot afford one am I entitled to any of his lawsuit I had to borrow money to pay the bills while he was out of... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2018
If you were to divorce, you would not be entitled to any of the settlement. However, did you make a claim for Loss of consortium? If not, check with his attorney. That would be your claim. Good luck.
I'm asking for the house which is paid for. Are there any ramifications such as tax problems when doing so?
answered on Nov 13, 2018
Any skilled and reputable attorney will not answer this question. You should consult with a CPA to answer your question. Good luck.
My spouse pays none of the bills and has told me that 5 years ago they fell out of love with me. I do not feel as if there is a chance to continue with the marriage despite my efforts to show how much I want this to work
answered on Nov 6, 2018
You could change the locks, but your spouse is still legally allowed to enter and live there. Your spouse could legally break the lock or a window and enter the house and continue to live there. The only way to get your spouse out is if he or she leaves voluntarily or by court order (divorce... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2018
Yes, the husband of a woman is presumed to be the legal and biological father to a child born during a marriage.
We have no common children and we have no property to separate no co bills? How does her unborn child change my options for filing for divorce?
answered on Oct 23, 2018
This is a very complicated divorce. There are no forms that specifically address this issue. You are going to need assistance of an attorney. Good luck.
My ex lives in Canada and I live in Florida.
answered on Oct 12, 2018
It depends where the child(ren) are domiciled. If the children are domiciled in Florida, Yes. You will need to domesticate the WA court order in the Florida court first. Then, you can go in to modify the parenting plan. If the child(ren) are domiciled in Canada, you will have to do the same thing,... View More
Hello, I have a big problem, My daughter and I are being mentally, emotionally and financially abused by her father, my husband, for awhile now. I am very sick with really bad depression and anxiety, i had graves disease 3 years ago where I had to get radiation therapy because i couldn't even... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2018
You should contact Legal Aid of Brevard County to assist you on a pro bono basis. Good luck.
There is a relative of mine that is the child of a divorced couple. Her mother has custody of her and she wants to have contact/visitation with me. Her mother prevents her from having any sort of contact/visitation with her relatives despite her wanting to. Is this allowed?
answered on Sep 28, 2018
Unfortunately, it is allowed. Under the Florida Constitution, a parent has a right to privacy to raise his or her child as they see fit. That is, even if it were a grandparent, the parent can prevent a grandparent from seeing their grandchild. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news...Good luck.
I an wondering about my house. It was obtained prior to marriage and i have been the sole provider for it. We have no kids and i just wanted to get informed about if i get to keep the house.
answered on Sep 17, 2018
The short answer to your question is yes, as Florida is an equitable distribution state, you get to keep the house as it is premarital. However, as attorney Lieber alluded to, your wife would be entitled to one-half of any appreciation that may have accrued during the two years of your marriage. I... View More
Today, she told me through her sister that she wants to divorce. Please advice. Thank you
answered on Sep 5, 2018
As Florida is a "No Fault" divorce state, you cannot stop her. With this in mind, don't fight it because the only people that will benefit from this are the lawyers. I'm sorry this has happened to you, good luck.
I had to keep on my attorney the entire 7 months for everything. It was not contested by my spouse and he has had everything he needed for 7 months before doing ANYTHING. Now it's all been decided (we went to trial in June), but not a word from my attorney or the court in 3 months. I have... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2018
You should probably hire a different attorney, a skilled and professional attorney, to pick-up the pieces. Do not look for an attorney based on price. Once you start price shopping, this is what happens. I believe Kurt Vonnegut said it best, “In this world, you get what you pay for.” Get... View More
What can I do to force her to pay according the court order?
answered on Aug 28, 2018
File a Motion for Contempt / Enforcement AND notice it for a hearing. Good luck!
answered on Aug 16, 2018
She could, but it does not matter. It does not matter who files first. It is not a race to the courthouse. If it just so happens two cases are filed, the judge will most likely consolidate the two cases into one. Good luck.
Filed in Georgia. This has been over 10 years.
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