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answered on Dec 13, 2023
Hello! Since you have been separated for 13 years, how complicated your divorce would be would depend on whether you have minor children or assets and/or debts together. I cannot provide too much advice as I do not know your situation. It could be a very simple divorce and depending on the... View More 
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answered on Dec 7, 2023
Your remedy is to return to court on a motion for enforcement. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
answered on Dec 22, 2023
There are many factors that the court must consider in determining an alimony award, including the relative financial positions of each party, the length of the marriage, and the purpose for awarding alimony in a particular case. A consultation with a family law attorney will help you understand... View More
Below is our parenting time for the upcoming holiday:
The Father shall have the first half of the ·winter break in even years, which shall include Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Mother shall have the second half of winter break in even years, which shall include New Years Eve and... View More
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answered on Dec 6, 2023
Yes, 12-29 is the trade day based on what you shared.
I have a local family attorney. He won't touch it. I have asked a few more local attorneys, all have declined to represent. As for the divorce decree does not state specifically that my name must be removed, an enforcement order won't work. The local DMV told me to go get my car, but I... View More
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answered on Dec 6, 2023
If she will not cooperate then your remedy is to return to court on a motion for enforcement. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
I have not filed for divorce yet but have told my husband I want one. He has now quit his high paying job and says he is looking for another lower paying job. Could this be an attempt to get out of paying so much for child support?
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
When a divorce is filed, any wage earner is expected to continue to earn at the same level unless the reduction in income is out of their control. Child support is based on each parent’s income. If a person becomes voluntarily underemployed then you can argue that to the judge. Speak with a local... View More
ex wife is dragging out divorce. filed over 2 years ago and no final date in site. can she claim my social security benefits if the marriage isn't final and we are still legally married at 10years?
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answered on Nov 28, 2023
The duration of a marriage can impact entitlement to Social Security benefits, particularly in the context of a divorce. Generally, for an ex-spouse to claim Social Security benefits based on their former spouse's record, the marriage must have lasted at least 10 years. This is a federal... View More
I am getting married soon, and we are thinking of a prenuptial agreement. Neither of us are wealthy, but I am in the process of securing a publisher for my writings. Can a prenuptial agreement be made to take those works "off the table" if we get divorced in the future?
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answered on Dec 22, 2023
A prenuptial agreement can provide a variety of protections for each spouse in the event of divorce or death, including the protection of pre-marital assets and income/assets acquired during your marriage. If you have written the next Great American Novel, a prenuptial agreement can address the... View More
She wants the divorce to proceed Missouri will not dismiss the case nothing's happening how does she proceed she has the children in Florida for a year. How can she proceed. She is not recieving any child support and he trying to drag out divorce.
answered on Nov 25, 2023
From what you have written, neither spouse has yet filed for divorce in Florida. She should do so and then notify the Missouri court that she has so filed.
She wants the divorce to proceed Missouri will not dismiss the case nothing's happening how does she proceed she has the children in Florida for a year. How can she proceed. She is not recieving any child support and he trying to drag out divorce.
answered on Nov 25, 2023
If the case is still pending in Missouri you would need to first speak with an attorney in Missouri to address the case there and see if it can be transferred to Florida now that both of you live in Florida.
I recently became aware of my wife's affair through her sister and mother. I also have proof of the affair thanks to her sister. Her deception was complete, even posting pictures of our bedroom and videos of the two of them on his social media site planning to marry and go on a cruise for... View More
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answered on Nov 20, 2023
Florida is a no fault state. When you file for divorce you simply claim “irreconcilable differences.” The only significance that the affair may have is if your spouse is spending marital money on the affair. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
I’m going trough a divorce my wife lawyer filed a motion to stop the time sharing the judge ordered temporary. Based on an arrest I had but I was never convicted I plea not guilty and the case was dismissed she also claiming I have mental issues and drug abuse base on a letter she opened from a... View More
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answered on Nov 20, 2023
The legal standard for children’s issues is what is in the best interest of the child. If the incident that you are referring to had nothing to do with the child or did not happen in front of the child then it is not relevant. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
My husband is being sued by his ex-wife for non-payment of his portion of joint student loans that are part of his divorce decree of which he told her at the time he was not working when it came time for him to pay his portion and wanted to file for a deferment. Student loans show in his name only,... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2023
If the divorce decree requires him to make certain payments, and if it can be proven that he failed to do that, he can be held in contempt of court. And if he is found to be in contempt of court he could be jailed. It's not clear whether the divorce decree is from Florida or Virginia.
My soon to be ex husband's attorney filed a motion to transfer claiming costs, zoom availability and assets as reasons why to move county. I'd like to oppose this
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answered on Nov 15, 2023
File a response explaining the reasons why you oppose the transfer. You may need to research legal reasons to object. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
This is for a divorce and I have moved to a different county I don't have a car to be able to drive to the other county. I was there for 6 months
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answered on Nov 15, 2023
Yes, you can file a motion to dismiss a divorce case that was filed in the wrong venue. In Florida, a divorce case must be filed in the county where either party has resided for at least six months immediately before the filing of the petition for dissolution of marriage. If the case was filed in... View More
My case was given to a partner in the firm without my knowledge, he refused to do anything to confirm orior knowledge of restaurant he refused to contact witness and would become very upset if I questioned him. I had to undergo surgery, I was in a wheelchair for months and yet I could not get... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2023
Your inquiry is a bit vague as to whether the first case is over with zero recovery, and if so, why. You seem to indicate that the statute of limitations period expired, but that issue likely has nothing to do with the issue of which witnesses should be contacted. You are also vague, ad to both... View More
I recently entered into a supported relationship and verbally agreed to stop alimony. That relationship lasted six months. Can alimony restart being alimony was not terminated via the court? Unfortunately the loss in alimony has caused a detrimental loss to my living situation, to support me and my... View More
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
The answer will depend on what kind of agreement you entered into with your former spouse when you agreed to the termination (verbal, written, etc.). Since you did not file anything with the court then there may be a chance; however, your former spouse will argue that you reached an agreement and... View More
It was made for her supposed pleasure but apparently she wants to blackmailed me
answered on Nov 7, 2023
If she is asking you for money or some other benefit to prevent her from showing it, she's likely committing a crime, and you can report her to law enforcement - IF you want this issue to become public record and IF having her arrested, possibly hauled off to jail, and prosecuted is desirable.... View More
Or do I need to go to Puerto Rico
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
As long as you have been a resident of Florida for at least six months you can file for divorce here. You will need to serve your spouse with the papers in PR but you don’t have to go there. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
If you believe your constitutional rights have been violated in court, particularly in matters as serious as custody disputes where you feel your children are in danger, it is critical to seek legal advice immediately.
Contact a local attorney with experience in family law and civil rights... View More
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