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My granny just passed away and the land and home was deeded to my uncle, however on my granny's dying bed she verbally told my uncle to make sure I got the house if she passed. My uncle agreed with her and said he would. Then we made an agreement that I would buy the land and home for 150,000... View More 
answered on Dec 21, 2024
Unless you have an agreement in writing in your favor then you really don’t have legal recourse. Texts and verbal statements are not good enough. If your uncle inherited the property then he controls what happens with it. Speak to a local probate attorney for more specific advice.
There is a court order stating I get extra overnights for winter break and there are dates to choose those nights from but if I do not agree on those nights I get 7 overnights from December 25-January 1st. My ex is suggesting this means I lost my regularly appointed court dates during the suggested... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2024
Unfortunately you either reach an agreement with the other parent about what the timesharing is or else you have to return to court. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
My siblings and I believe our little sister fraudulently coherence our edlerly parents in changing their will from their original will. My father died in 2021 and my my mom died 2024. Both of them were in their 90’s when the will was changed and both not in good health. My siblings and I do not... View More
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answered on Dec 18, 2024
Hire a FL attorney to at least examine the proffered Will for proper execution and terms. Many computer wills are insufficient and rarely executed properly. If the document is not a proper will then someone needs to file a Will Contest, which is expensive.
After a mother relocated to another state without any Relocation by agreement to define transportation arrangements to guarantee time-sharing due to a substantial and material change; or without a Petition to Relocate pleading any necessity, and refusing to cooperate and denying to send the child... View More
We filled for divorce 2 years ago in NJ. My wife moved to FL 1.5 years ago, although there is no written agreement to allow this. I now also live in FL. Do we have to move the case to FL? Is FL a better state for me from a child support perspective or is NJ?
answered on Dec 17, 2024
If the child has been living in Florida for more than six months then NJ will probably not accept jurisdiction anymore, meaning that they may divorce you but they will not address children's issues because the child does not live there anymore. I cannot advise you on NJ child support law.... View More
I am looking to get a dna test done on myself and a possible sibling. I am 34 yrs old and was raised by a foster mother.
answered on Dec 16, 2024
There are private businesses that do DNA testing as long as the participants are willing.
The husband is a "Junior", and has gone through 74 years identifying as either "Jr." or "the second" (II). However, on his birth certificate, there is a typographical error in one of the letters in his middle name. (Specifically, an "x" is entered as the 4th... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2024
Yes, both spouses have the ability in the final judgment to change their name as long as it is not for any illegal purpose. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
Not an issue, but pharmacy insurance is being demanded as well. If she chose not to take an advantage plan which included pharmacy does the ex have to add this additional coverage and cost. The order States that each party is responsible for their own uninsured medical, dental, hospital, optical,... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2024
You need to follow the court order as you understand it. If it is ambiguous and there is a dispute then you have to go back to court. As long as you believe that you can justify your interpretation then do it and let the other party dispute it.
Speak with a local family lawyer for more... View More
Can someone explain what this is and if I can't create a word doc, what format is the court looking for?
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answered on Dec 10, 2024
When I have trial in orlando for any divorce or family law matter, I use a 3-ring binder and use a table of content and provide some of the following information based on the issues involved:
-Obtain a 3-ring binder: Include the case name, case number, and trial date on the cover and spine.... View More
I gave my mother temporary guardianship so they wouldn't end up in the state. Now my mother is not properly taking care of them but I'm homeless and have been trying to get a job what can I do legally to get help and get my kids back in my custody I don't want my kids suffering or... View More
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answered on Dec 11, 2024
I hear how much you care about your children and want to improve their situation. This is clearly a difficult and emotional challenge you're facing, but there are resources and steps you can take to work toward regaining custody.
Your first priority should be to secure stable housing... View More
He owns his own home and is a business owner. He loves my child as it’s his own. I’m living in a house right now that was flooded during a hurricane and it’s a current construction zone. I’d love to move in with him so my child can be safe and have a family environment. Am I able too while... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2024
The court will always look at the best interests of the child. As long as you are doing what is best for your child (as opposed to what is best for you) then you should be alright. Just be prepared to explain the the court why you moved and how it was better for the child. Speak with a local family... View More
It is between an individual and his mother regarding a promise she made to him (which was put in a trust). He put about $50,000 into the property that he was told would be his and then she changed her mind and changed her trust to eliminate him from the trust completely.
answered on Dec 4, 2024
If the mother is alive then consult with a real estate attorney who litigates. If not, speak to a probate attorney.
My child's father refuses to sign the paperwork so I can get a passport for our child. Our child is 9 and he's only met him twice. He hasn't seen or called in 4 years. He does pay child support because he is court ordered to do so, but we do not have any custody or visitation orders.... View More
The court case is in Palm Beach county but I reside in Port Saint Lucie
answered on Dec 2, 2024
For legal aid service, you can contact the Palm Beach County Lawyer Association.
Phone and phone number for all of my business dealings and we got into a fight and she shut off my cell phone service. This is something that I’ve already paid for in advance and can damage my business and will force me to get a new phone number and change everything in relation to my business.... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2024
Generally, you can sue anyone for anything; however, that does not mean that it is a wise decision. My best advice is to get a new phone number and/or see if you can transfer the phone number. You need to disengage with someone who can affect your business like this. Speak with a local lawyer for... View More
i would like to remove him ...can it be done?
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answered on Nov 22, 2024
Removing him from the deed will require his signatures. This is exactly why I advise my clients never to “add” children to their deeds. This is a classic do-it-yourself estate planning mistake that might conceivably cost you way more than you would have spent on proper estate planning. If your... View More
I've tried asking a family law lawyer who said since the child is above 18, it becomes a guardianship issue. They gave me 3 guardianship lawyers. I called two and both said it would be family law. So I went to the FL child support website and called their number. They said child support is... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2024
Generally child support issues fall within family law. However a case related to the disabled child must be filed before the age of 18 for the family law courts to have jurisdiction over the matter beyond the age of majority. So the question is, was there ever a case that was initiated that child... View More
My salary is $110k. Hers is $135k. We have three kids.
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answered on Nov 19, 2024
Yes, property acquired during the marriage, except for inheritance is considered marital property. Florida is a 50-50 equitable distribution state. This means that, any interest acquired in any assets during the marriage is subject to equal division. This does not matter if her income is more. One... View More
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