Palimony is a term used to describe financial support given by one person to another after a non-marital supportive relationship has ended.

However, Palimony is not recognized in the state of Florida, which means you cannot sue for palimony in the family courts in Florida. If you have been... Read more »

Astrid M. Bismarck
answered on Jan 26, 2023

The final answer is more complicated, but the short answer is that it is very possible that you would have to share the asset. You should always consult an attorney before making financial decisions if you believe that there a good chance that the marriage will be dissolved at a future point.

In Florida, property acquired during a marriage is considered marital property, and is subject to equitable distribution during a divorce. This means that the court will divide the property in a fair and reasonable manner, taking into account factors such as the length of the marriage, each... Read more »

Maybe. There is no status called separation in Florida. You are either married, or you are not. You should review the matter with your family law attorney. You should also have a real estate attorney represent you in the purchase of the home.

First, the agreement will be interpreted according to California law. In Florida, the first step would be to go to court on an enforcement action. In an enforcement action a possible remedy is a judgment. You should tale the written agreement and speak with a local family lawyer for more specific... Read more »

If you signed an agreement and eleven years has passed it is unlikely that you can change anything. Take the agreement and speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

I'm guessing you want to know how much she makes a year, not for her to actually pay it to you. You engage in discovery by serving her with a request for production or interrogatories, or scheduling her deposition.

The first question is this: what did the divorce decree provide regarding who was to get the vehicle?

Assuming he got the vehicle in the divorce, she would have no grounds for objecting to his transferring it to himself.

You may file for divorce, where you can ask the court to order your husband to pay certain bills as well as alimony and child support, or you may file a motion for temporary relief, which can include temporary alimony and child support and an order for your husband to pay certain bills while the... Read more »

You do not mention if you are in divorce court. Once a divorce is filed you gain certain protections from the court incident to the divorce. Since your wife's name is on the deed and you are currently married you have a marital interest in the house. This is different than being evicted. Do... Read more »

Alimony is based on and should be paid from your income, not your assets. If you cannot afford your alimony obligation with your income then you need to return to court for a modification. Paying off your house presumably will reduce your monthly expenses which if anything should give you more... Read more »

Did you file the i864 Affidavit of Support when you sponsored your wife for a green card? If yes then the divorce court may uphold that when ordering any support obligations. Discuss your situation with both a divorce lawyer and an immigration lawyer.

There is no requirement for you to have a lawyer to file a modification. You will be expected to follow all of the rules that apply. If your situation continues to be contentious then expect it to be that way for the modification as well. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

As far as the family court is concerned you will not have an alimony obligation because it is a short term marriage. You may want to consult with an immigration attorney to confirm whether you have any support liability there.

If a divorce has not yet been filed, and no orders of exclusive use and possession have been issued, you have right to go back to your house so long as you are on the lease or are on title to the property. This sort of issue is common at the beginning stages of most divorces and you must be careful... Read more »

You have 20 days to file your Answer to the Petition once you are actually "served" by the process server. It is usually recommended that you also file a Counter-Petition to include your requests for timesharing with the children, alimony, child support, etc... to preserve your rights.

An inheritance initially is a non-marital asset belonging only to the person who inherited. It can lose that non-marital nature by commingling (mixing) with marital assets. This issue can be complex. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

There are two types of agreements that may pertain to your situation. If you do not intend to file for divorce, but are planning just in case of divorce in the future, you can enter into a post nuptial agreement to address certain issues. Post nuptial agreements are similar to prenuptial agreements... Read more »

Without reading the divorce decree, it's difficult to say but in general, if the Court granted the Wife the exclusive use of the house and ordered the husband to pay the mortgage, then he has no standing to demand that anyone do anything. It may not be a bad idea for the Wife to engage the... Read more »

You would need to hire a family law lawyer here in Florida. He would need to domesticate the foreign Massachusetts Alimony order here in Florida. Once that transfer is made, you can then enforce that via discovery and contempt if need be.