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Q: Can my husband of almost 20 yrs. just pick up and desert me? No kids. I'm in my 60s. He has all the money
Eduardo J. Mejias
Eduardo J. Mejias
answered on Apr 22, 2014

In Florida a spouse can obtain a divorce without a specific reason. However, you may be able to extract alimony from him. A court might also order your husband to pay your attorney's fees.

If you have any questions about a divorce, I encourage you to call me and scheudule a free consultation.

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Q: My child's father haven't see her in 4 yrs stop paying child support and now file for timeshare for my 12 yrs old.

He know where we live and been invited to my house by my husband but he refuses. He treating to take my daughter away after he got married in order to stop paying child support. My daughter visited for his wedding and was left alone she had to call the police. My husband raised my daughter for 10... View More

Eduardo J. Mejias
Eduardo J. Mejias
answered on Apr 17, 2014

I want to add that you can file a counter-petition that asks for retroactive chlid support. However, if there already exists an judicial order estabilshing a child support amount, you should file a motion for contempt against the father. If the court finds the father in contempt, you will probably... View More

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Q: Dcf was called with allegations of drug use in my home . I'm told to go take urine drug test . What r my rights
Eduardo J. Mejias
Eduardo J. Mejias
answered on Apr 16, 2014

Normally, when DCF pays you a visit, its because the other parent complained of a real or perceived threat to the child(ren)'s welfare. Even worse, the other parent may just be seeking leverage in his/her family law case against you.

Fortunately, unless a judicial order compels you take...
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Q: What do me and my daughters mother need to do when we are getting married and I pay support for my daughter?
Eduardo J. Mejias
Eduardo J. Mejias
answered on Apr 15, 2014

You need to file what is referred to as a Supplemental Petition for Modification of Child Support. Basically, you are requesting a termination of your child support obligation due to the substantial change in cirumstance of your marriage to the mother of your child.

Please keep in mind that...
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