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answered on Jan 25, 2022
You have the right to seek alimony. The judge will evaluate whether you have a legitimate need for alimony and whether your husband is able to pay it. Alimony might be awarded indefinitely or for a set length of time by the judge.
If the judge decides to award you alimony, the judge will... View More 
He is the sole income provider (82k). I am a full time student paying cash for my education.
We have been married 11 years with 2 shared children age 8 and 12. We have never owned a home. His car is valued around $3k, mine is valued much less (it is 30 years old). No other assets. Combined... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2022
Even if your husband will soon move out of state, you can apply for divorce if you have both lived in Florida for at least 6 months. If you and your children do not wish to move with him, you must demonstrate that they are better off staying with you and that the move is unnecessary.
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answered on Jan 25, 2022
First, find a lawyer who will represent you from the start and walk you through the process.
Florida is a “no fault” divorce state, which means that spouses only need to tell a court that the marriage is “irretrievably broken” in order to get a divorce. You can file a petition... View More
I don't even know what was in it or if that would even be valid now because of her being sick. No amount of money would ever bring her back, I have sister which I'm sure has received something but I'm never told anything. I just wanted to know if there's anything I can do? Thanks
answered on Jan 17, 2022
It is the executor's duty to notify you if you are one of the beneficiaries named in the will. If you don't want to wait for the notice, you may go to the court where it was filed (probate court) to find out who the executor is or review the will yourself. Generally, these documents are... View More
His girlfriend's mother wants their baby and told him he has no rights. What can I do so that if he wants to be in the child's life, which he does but he feels like it's hopeless, that he can not have this baby just adopted and they control what happens to the baby? He was in the... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2022
In addition to registering with the Putative Father Registry at http://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates/certificates/birth/Putative_Father/index.html, I would suggest that he also file a petition to determine paternity. If he is in communication with the girlfriend, he should make efforts to be... View More
His parents are threatening to take the baby away from her (when the baby is born) if she stops seeing him. He is verbally and emotionally abusive towards her, has exhibited controlling behaviors towards her. She believes they can do this based on what they told her a police friend told them they... View More
answered on May 5, 2021
I'm not licensed in Alabama, so I will not offer any advice other than this: never take legal advice from a police officer - see an attorney. And definitely do not take legal advice from someone saying "this is what the police told me." Especially in domestic situations. Please, take... View More
I can not find my adoption paper, This was back in 1964 and I have tried looking in every website for vital records in NYC.
answered on Jan 11, 2018
I see no reason why you can't. The statutes allow for a person to have their name restored to a former name at the time of a divorce. I've never seen a judge ask for documentation as to the prior name, but I suppose it could happen.
(*This answer should not be construed as legal... View More
I have a close relationship with my grandchildren, ages 5 and 2.
answered on Jan 11, 2018
Hello. Yes, your grandchildren are still your grandchildren, and they are entitled to some legal benefits. For instance, if you were to die intestate (without a will), they would still be considered your descendants and would be entitled to the same amount of inheritance (if any) as they would have... View More
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