You need to read your settlement agreement carefully but based on what you have written, if there is no deadline in the agreement then you have to wait. Look for a consultation with a local family lawyer who can read your agreement and give you more specific advice.

It is a crime that prosecutors choose not to prosecute. Bit you do have a way to get help and that is to file your divorce. When you file the divorce you can address property division, child custody, child support, and alimony which should all help in this situation. I would recommend contacting an... View More

If you are a victim of domestic violence you can seek an injunction for protection against domestic violence. In order to file the case, you would first get your evidence together (photos of injuries, videos of fights, etc) and then go to the clerks office in the county where you reside. There the... View More

Being in jail or prison does not prevent you from getting divorced. Look for a consultation with a local family lawyer in the Tampa area who can explain more specifically.

The judge would simply order the house sold and have the realized funds distributed equitably. Good luck.

Yes, the US will recognize a foreign divorce decree. Unless you still share minor children together there is probably no reason to "domesticate the final judgment," meaning to file it with a US court.

Do you know in which county the case is filed? Do you have a case number or any pleadings? Get a consultation ASAP

Check with your local county clerk where your ceremony took place and where the license was issued.Check if the license document was signed by the parties and notary and turned in.

There are many seniors that have a religious ceremony and receive a beautiful religious certificate, e.g., in... View More

First, if your divorce is from New York then New York law would apply. Step one is to read your settlement agreement carefully. Then speak to a NY lawyer who can see if a "statute of limitations" (a time limit) applies or not.

The Court will either sell the home or may consider the refinance. You would need to have an expert such as a very experienced realtor to come in and testify as to how they came up with the numbers and why their numbers are more accurate. The court will also need to consider the cost of the... View More

There are many factors to be considered regarding real property (a house) in a divorce. Did you live in the gifted house together? Did you pay as a couple towards the mortgage or maintenance for the gifted house? Was the gifted house never part of the marriage, meaning that you never lived in it,... View More

Although you’re asking what the judge would use to make a ruling, strategically, you should come up with an agreement between you and your spouse. I agree with you, that appraisals are not keeping up with the market. Further, a BPO, although somewhat accurate, cannot accurately make a judgment of... View More

Second question first, in Florida it does not matter whether you are the Petitioner (filed first) or the Respondent. Your rights are the same in the divorce. The first question has more variables. It depends what kind of lawsuit it is. What state it occurred in. And possibly what state you are... View More

To answer your question directly, yes. But only to that part that accumulated during the marriage. Take a look at the balance of the account on the date of your marriage and the balance today. Subtract the two. If you were to file for divorce today, he would be entitled to 1/2 of the appreciated... View More

As Florida is a no-fault divorce state, there would be no penalty if you were to move out of the marital residence. Abandonment is no longer a recognized consequence of vacating the marital residence. Good luck!

Unfortunately, with the exception of the possibility that your abusive spouse either has an epiphany or goes to prison or you divorce him, there is no lawful way for you to "get full custody" of his child.

You would need to refer to your final judgment or your marital settlement agreement to see if there is language in there that would address this issue. If there is nothing in either of those documents it is up to the two of you to work this out. In my personal opinion, giving his stuff to his... View More

Not unless the court has given permission for the sale.

In the over 14 years that I have been practicing family law I have seen many cases involving domestic violence. Generally, the Court rarely orders supervised timesharing even in cases involving domestic violence. When determining timesharing when domestic violence is involved, the court will... View More

When you represent yourself you have the same access to the court/ judge as a lawyer does. You really need to discuss this with a local family lawyer for specific advice on what you need to do. Look for someone with a free consultation.