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My girlfriend is broke and needs to pay $500 for her lawyer to help finalize a legal case so she can get her inheritance, and I’m looking to see if the price can be lowered. I’m in Mississippi, but she’s in Florida.
answered on Feb 18, 2023
It depends on what needs to be done. She will need to contact probate lawyers in her state to discuss costs for what is needed to be done.
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Making the payments. He wants to keep the house. Do I have any rights to compensation for helping pay the mortgage the past 18 years?
answered on Feb 14, 2023
In Florida, marital property is typically divided equitably in a divorce. This means that all assets and debts acquired during the marriage, regardless of who owns them, are considered marital property and subject to division.
In the case you've described, the house is considered... View More 
Mother behind in rent from loss of job on 10/31. Mother back at work 12/19. She's trying to get caught up.
answered on Feb 13, 2023
Timesharing and child support are two separate issues. You cannot have timesharing taken away because you are not paying child support. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
Daughter was on medicaid and I got a new job where I can add her on now, my ex never put her on her work insurance and can't until November and medicaid PPE is expiring in May, My ex is upset and wants me to look at 3rd party coverages versus my job. I want to make sure my daughter is covered... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2023
Obviously it is better if the two parents can agree. Does your agreement say which parent has the responsibility to provide health insurance for the children? You should do whatever is in the best interests of the child as long as you can justify your actions if challenged. Child support is always... View More
The document states pursuant to Rule 32 of the Alabama Rules of Judicial Administration but the child has lived in Florida for the duration of the child support payments.
answered on Feb 13, 2023
Based on your question the Alabama rule would apply. More specifically, if you are asking about child support, you go back to the court (State) that issued the child support order for definitions, not where the child lives. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
Judge allowed mother to temp relocate back to NY. I have to pay travel expense for my son who is 5 years old which consist of flight ($300-$500) in addition unaccompanied minor fee ($300RT).
answered on Feb 8, 2023
Generally speaking, when a party is unemployed, for child support purposes, they are imputed (assumed) to be earning minimum wage. If you cannot afford the timesharing based on a minimum wage income then you should return to court and ask for a modification. Because this can be a complex issue... View More
utility bills transfer in our name as stated in her will.
answered on Feb 8, 2023
You need to go see an attorney that specializes in probate. This is probably not something that you can do yourself. Speak with a local lawyer for more specific advice.
answered on Feb 8, 2023
Yes, it appears that the property would now vest in the child, the life tenant having died.
Mother now claiming she doesn't want father to interact with daughter at all, unless he goes through psychological evaluation.
answered on Feb 3, 2023
You do not mention whether you have been to court or not. If you have never been to court then you can file a paternity case (assuming that you are not married). Through the court process you will get a parenting plan which specifies what time belongs to each parent. Then if she obstructs your time... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2023
This is a question for a California lawyer since that is where the case is filed. However, my guess is probably not. Speak with a California family lawyer for more specific advice.
Me and my ex girlfriend broke up several months ago. I have a new girlfriend and my ex girlfriend does not want our son to be around my new girlfriend. Yesterday, my ex girlfriend and her mom came to my house to drop my son off to me. Her mom physically and verbally assaulted me. I called the... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2023
Conditions in a restraining order (injunction) are up to the judge. If an injunction is issued against a person who shares a child with you then the injunction terms should reference access to the child. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
He has since transferred the title into his name which leave me without transportation
answered on Feb 2, 2023
Generally, if both of your names are on the title one party cannot simply remove the other party. You need to look carefully at the title. If you have the registration it should show both of your names. If it does not you need to look further. Ultimately you may need to go to court to resolve this... View More
now 18 and state of Fl sent father letter saying he no longer had to pay child support. Mother filed again in Puerto Rico since they recognize a child until age 21. Does father still have to pay even though FL said he doesn’t because the child is now 18 and considered an adult in FL?
answered on Feb 1, 2023
You need to look at which jurisdiction (state) issued the child support order. If the original order was from Florida and it has terminated because the child has emancipated then you can use that as evidence if there is a new action filed in PR. If the original order is from PR then you are subject... View More
My ex-husband and I have equal rights but I haven't seen or spoken to my son in 3 years. He misses more school than he attends, had an ISS last week and is failing the majority of his classes, for the 2nd year in a row. Dropping out appears eminent. Can I request to terminate child support... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2023
Assuming that the child support order was issued in Florida, a child's poor academic performance is not a reason to terminate child support. If the child drops out and gets a job the income that they earn could be a reason to modify the child support down. Speak with a local family lawyer for... View More
Will the judge listen or is there anyone else I need to go to .. Pasco county Florida
answered on Jan 31, 2023
To be heard in court on any issue you need to file a motion and request a hearing. If a hearing is already scheduled you need to be sure that your issue is noticed to be heard at the hearing. Seeing the judge in chambers as opposed to in the courtroom is at the discretion of the judge. Once you... View More
Can I remove the dads wife from the pick up list on the daycare; and only father and mother can pick up child until the case has been closed and there is a parenting plan in effect? Please help! Thanks!
answered on Jan 30, 2023
Normally you are expected to maintain the status quo, meaning that you should not make changes. If you have a legitimate concern regarding the dad's wife that you can explain to the court then perhaps you can make the change. However, if you do not, this change could be held against you as... View More
4 years ago my son’s grandparents tricked me into signing over temporary custody by extended family to them (and they live in a different state.)
They have recently moved to a yacht so I don’t have a physical address of my child. And they are also refusing to let me visit him. I want... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2023
This response is only based on Florida law. You need to return to whatever court issued the order that the grandparents have custody. Whether by your agreement or not, you need to ask the court to change the order and return custody to you. The rest of your questions will resolve after you take... View More
The new job will be less money. Would that warrant a change in child support?
answered on Jan 24, 2023
Child support is modifiable, up or down, until the children turn 18. You can change your income as long as you have a valid reason and it the change in income is reasonable. For example, you can't quit your $100K job to take a minimum wage job. Speak with a local family lawyer for more... View More
The parent had 4 children from 4 different mothers but all except for one was a minor. And the minor child was receiving social security from the dad and also child support from him as well
answered on Jan 20, 2023
If a loved one has passed away due to neglect or abuse in a nursing home, their appointed representative or next of kin may have the right to file a Nursing Home Wrongful Death Lawsuit. If the deceased appointed a representative in their will, that person can take legal action on their behalf.... View More
My fiancé has 50-50 custody for his children he got divorced several years ago and this has been the ongoing situation since the separation. This year she quit her job of 20 years and has not seeked employment since. She is now looking to take my fiancé back to court and fight for full custody... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2023
Timesharing and child support are modifiable until the children turn eighteen. To modify child support you have to show a change in the parent's income that was out of their control. If a parent just decides not to work the court will presume (impute) the income that they were earning.... View More
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