My wife forced my daughter to sit and listen as she called people and described her dark fantasies. It hurt my daughter pretty badly, and I'd like to get a record of who exactly she called, and what, as best they can remember, she said.

I filed a Petition for Modification of Alimony in December of 2020. The Judge has denied multiple motions for case management and delays setting all of my hearings. For example, I asked for hearing times for a motion for contempt for refusal to provide discovery and I was given hearing times two... View More

Father has been absent for 4 years (since birth) and now wants to petition for custody out of the blue. Is mental health counseling generally a part of the reunification plan? How long are the gradual steps for reunification? Will he ultimately get to 50/50 custody? I just want to understand whats... View More

Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Sep 14, 2024

Reunification is a process. It should be gradual and supervised by an appropriate mental health professional based on the child's age. A parent that has been absent for four years is not going to immediately start 50/50 timesharing. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

I was POA until my mother never returned home after visiting friend. 12/31/23. I just visited her in assisted living, I asked her if she changed her Will and Trust eliminating me as a beneficiary and giving niece POA , she said no that she did not do that.

Completed to administer of my dad's estate. My dad hasn't had contact with this half brother in approximately 35yrs as he has a relationship with his biological father. He told the judge that he had a good relationship with my dad then when asked if he had any contact with him in the last... View More

Husband contacted the bank after I used my credit card to pay attorney and he told the bank those charges were fraudulent when he knows they were not. He also drained most of the joint account and opened an account only in his name. He said he would do whatever is necessary to keep me from... View More

Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Sep 12, 2024

You or your attorney can file a motion for temporary relief asking for attorney's fees to be paid by your husband or from marital funds controlled by your husband. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Per our parenting plan, each parent is 100% responsible for the device at our respectable homes. For months, I have tried to have her agree to use 1 device per household but she makes our children carry her phone during my timesharing. I finally agreed to let the boys take our phones to my ex house... View More

Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Sep 11, 2024

The behavior that you are describing is not against the law but it is also not good parenting. If the two of you cannot resolve this issue then your remedy is to return to court for the judge to resolve the issue. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

SUPPLEMENTAL AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR INJUNCTION

FOR PROTECTION AGAINST DOMESTIC, REPEAT, DATING, OR SEXUAL

VIOLENCE, OR STALKING. For my case it would be stalking against my abuser. Is there any consequences I should know prior to filling it out? Do I have to send it to... View More

My Wife and I live in a low income apartment complex with our four children. We moved in at the end of Novermber 2023. We were given our recertification packet and filled it out to the best of our ability. We were told that despite there being no significant change from last year to now with our... View More

My family lived in Florida for 1.8 years. We went to Mississippi to help wife’s family for 5 months and retained our residence in Florida. things got bad and I brought our children back home to Florida. We both filed for divorce in each state.

I dismissed her because we weren’t in... View More

Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Sep 6, 2024

Every state has a jurisdiction requirement for filing lawsuits. In Florida (and many other states), in order to file for divorce one party has to have lived in the state for at least six months. Wherever you decide to file, you must meet the jurisdiction requirements. Speak with a local family... View More

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Now we are semi broken up she is trying to take the truck from me. We had a verbal contract of me paying for the truck. I have every text message sent between us about the truck even stating she has bought me a truck. I've given her over $8000 sp far and she trying to give me nothing. She... View More

Do you know if that can be done and how?

Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Sep 6, 2024

As long as one of the parents or the child lives in Tampa then you can file a motion for enforcement. You may need to attache a certified copy of the Georgia court order (parenting plan). Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Can I move back into the house

Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Sep 5, 2024

If you both own the home then you have equal rights to the home. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Pinellas County Clerk of the court case#23-008034-C1

My step mom got re-married. She had me sign something after my Dad died that I assume was for that reverse mortgage but only showed me the last page of a huge document. I have never been mailed any documents during this entire mess from... View More

I’m getting divorced and my ex wife and me may or may not have a kid together. I’m here in Florida and she moved to Tennessee and she refuses to do a DNA test or respond to my attorney. She’s been served and her 20 day response time expired 2 months ago. I’ve paid for mediation but the... View More

Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Sep 2, 2024

The answer to your question depends on what relief you are seeking. If you just want to get divorced then a default can help end the case. If there is a child involved then the court cannot rule on children's issues with a default so those issues are reserved, but you still get divorced. If... View More

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I work in a boat hull cleaning company. No W2, no contract.

I will have money saved up for any expenses I need and I have a place to stay outside of my dads

I also have filed for divorce, will I be denied temp support I am on street with no money or anywhere to turn

Rand Scott Lieber
answered on Sep 1, 2024

An award of temporary support is based on financial need and ability to pay. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Basically, if the Respondent agrees to sign a notarized statement they do not reside there, the Petitioner will motion to dismiss.

Would law enforcement agree that Respondent is trespassing if shown statement? If the Respondent doesn't follow the agreement such as how to retrieve... View More