Once a party to a divorce that is pending passes away the family court loses jurisdiction meaning the case is over. You do not need to do anything, although you may want to notify the court of the death. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Sexual predators and offenders are not permitted to live within 1,000 feet of a school, child care facility, park, or playground. If you live outside of the 1,000-foot radius, you should notify the Sheriff's Department. Refer to your local county ordinances regarding restrictions on sex... View More

Florida law doesn't allow emancipation without the permission of a parent or guardian. You have the option to get a court-ordered emancipation as long as you can provide proof that you can provide for yourself.

You need to carefully read the retainer agreement that she signed. It should address what is owed and what the refund policy is. What you are describing does not sound right as it would be unethical to charge such a large sum for no work done. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific... View More

If you have an active warrant you can be arrested anywhere, including another court hearing.

You may want to consider hiring an accountant to go through his personal and business financials to determine what expenses are personal or inflated. The short answer is that any expenses that are personal in nature you should have a good argument to have them included in his income for purposes of... View More

First, make sure your attorney has your current address. The fact that it was sent to the wrong address doesn't really matter; you did find out about it. Then, reply to the motion (essentially a letter to the judge; be sure to copy it to your present attorney and include proof that you do... View More

It depends on factors you have not given in your hypothetical question. How old is the child? Obviously, there is a difference between a scenario in which the child is 1 month old and a scenario in which the child is 17 years old.

A grandmother can always petition the court for custody or visitation rights of a grandchild, as an “interested party”. If your son was killed on the premises that lacked security, then you could bring a lawsuit as a guardian ad litem for the child to sue for the wrongful death of his father.

If no court was involved, the "notarized paper" you signed probably only gives the so-called guardian the right to take care of the child as long as you agree. It would be revokable, in other words. If that is the case, you could resume physical custody whenever you want.

You do not need to do anything formal to revoke Temporary Custody granted under Chapter 751 of the Florida Code if it was "concurrent". You can simply make a request in writing. If it was "not concurrent", you must file a Motion to Reopen the Case in order for the court to... View More

No person is required to have a lawyer to pursue a divorce case. The question that you have asked is very broad. My recommendation is to speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice. Look for someone with a free consultation.

It sounds like you need to go to court. You say that the two of you have agreed to divorce. You are going to need to file a divorce with the court. At that point you can ask the court for help with getting your personal items returned. Your other non-court option would be to contact the police and... View More

You have raised two separate legal issues. Regarding the divorce agreement, you can return to family court and pursue your ex for the value of the car that was never paid off. Regarding the repo, that is an issue between the finance company and whoever's name is on the finance documents. If... View More

Life insurance is a contract with the life insurance company. From the divorce case you need to read your final order or agreement carefully to see what the requirements were. If the spouse has already passed away then the life insurance company will do whatever the contract said. Beneficiaries... View More

You would have to look at the rules from the other state. In Florida, personal service is required, meaning a person hands you the papers. You may want to consult with a Washington attorney about this issue.

You need to look online. You will need to know the county and/or judicial circuit where the license was issued. Marriage licenses are public records in Florida.

Yes. When adding father's name to the child's birth certificate, both parents must consent. If the mother does not consent, you can file a petition to establish paternity. It will be granted after providing genetic samples proving you are the biological father of the child. The court will... View More

It is always appropriate to put the safety and wellbeing of the children first. However, you should also file something with the court explaining your concerns as to why you are preventing the timesharing. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Based on Florida law you cannot accomplish this without the cooperation of the man that she was married to at the time of birth. However, since none of you lives in Florida the court here will not have jurisdiction (the ability to decide your case). You may not be able to do anything before you... View More