Long separation in and of itself does not make you single; you should pursue an action for dissolution of marriage to be restored to the status of being single. If you are unable to locate your Husband you should consider divorce by publication.

You may not withhold rent without proper notice to the Landlord, which usually takes the form of a seven-day notice to cure.

Time-sharing is governed by the "best interests" of the child standard. The status quo also carries weight. You may want to review section 61.13(3) of the Florida Statutes as to the factors that the Court considers when establishing a parenting plan with time-sharing schedule.

You may file a lawsuit against the landlord in court for the return of your security deposit. However, please be aware that if you did not provide the landlord with your new mailing address, the landlord may send all correspondence to the premises you just vacated.

Pursuant to Section 61.30(17) of the Florida Statutes, "In an initial determination of child support, whether in a paternity action, dissolution of marriage action, or petition for support during the marriage, the court has discretion to award child support retroactive to the date when the... View More

A divorce proceeding is commenced when a petition for dissolution of marriage with other pertinent documents is filed. As part of your dissolution of marriage action, assets and debts will be divided, a parenting plan with time-sharing schedule will be established based on the best interests of the... View More

Pursuant to Section 83.57 of the Florida Statutes: "A tenancy without a specific duration ... may be terminated by either party giving written notice ... as follows:

(1) When the tenancy is from year to year, by giving not less than 60 days’ notice prior to the end of any annual... View More

It depends if there are any funds owed to the State. If there is nothing owed back to the State, then the parents may reach an agreement on the arrearage, which would then have to be ratified by the Court.

Yes, you should be able to do so.

You may want to consider an enhanced life estate deed or a lady bird deed.

No, the surviving spouse should not be responsible for that debt unless the surviving spouse guaranteed the medical debt. Estate debts are only paid out of the available estate assets.

You may consider furnishing your landlord with an official seven-day notice to cure this issue. Pursuant to Section 83.51(2)(a).1, "[u]nless otherwise agreed in writing, in addition to the requirements of subsection (1), the landlord of a dwelling unit other than a single-family home or duplex... View More

If the home was your mother's homestead property and the deed to the home is just in your mother's name, you should pursue a petition to determine homestead status of real property which sometimes is a stand-alone action or is part of a summary administration. The order on homestead... View More

No, you may not pursue a simplified dissolution of marriage when you have a child born during the marriage.

Pursuant to Section 732.502(2), "[a]ny will, other than a holographic or nuncupative will, executed by a nonresident of Florida ... is valid as a will in this state if valid under the laws of the state or country where the will was executed. A will in the testator’s handwriting that has been... View More

Only if there are assets to probate. In other words, if there are accounts left in the decedent's name without a beneficiary or if the decedent owned property titled only in the decedent's name, these types of assets need to go through probate. You should really consult with a probate... View More

On the child support matter, you may want to consider pursuing a modification. As to seeing your child, if you were never married to the mother of the child, then you should pursue a paternity action. In a paternity action, a parenting plan with time-sharing schedule would be established and other... View More

You should continue to pay rent or risk being evicted for nonpayment of rent. You should also be aware of Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009. This Act extends additional protections for tenants in foreclosed properties.

As long as you have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing, then you can file for divorce and proceed with your dissolution of marriage action under Florida law.

Generally not unless you commingled the inherited funds with the marital assets.