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Can two incidents of unreported domestic violence be used as leverage in a divorce case?

Yes, you can use the incidents as evidence. I would have been easier to prove if you reported the events as they happened. But that does not mean you cannot present the information to the court. Attorney Howard Iken The Divorce Center Free Consultations www.1888ForMyDivorce.com Upcoming Free Seminars: http://www.18884mydivorce.com/pub/Main/seminar.htm Office Locations 7623 Little Road Suite 200B New Port Richey, FL 34654 (727) 844-7676 7635 Ashley Park...

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If I withdraw a supplemental petition to amend alimony, can I file the petition again at a later date?

As long as the other party did not file a counterpetition, you can dismiss your petition with no problem. You are free to refile it at a later time. Attorney Howard Iken The Divorce Center Free Consultations www.1888ForMyDivorce.com Office Locations 7623 Little Road Suite 200B New Port Richey, FL 34654 (727) 844-7676 7635 Ashley Park Drive Suite 503K Orlando, FL 32835 407-901-4507 703 W. Bay Street Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 774-4529 3000 W. Gulf to...

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I have custody but he keeps harassing me about her medical treatment (4 years after the divorce). Do I have to comply?

Technically you should communicate with him. A lot depends on the wording of the final judgment. If you are willing to "roll the dice", you can refuse to cooperate with him. This will force him to seek rights through the court. Attorney Howard Iken The Divorce Center Free Consultations www.1888ForMyDivorce.com Office Locations 7623 Little Road Suite 200B New Port Richey, FL 34654 (727) 844-7676 7635 Ashley Park Drive Suite 503K Orlando, FL 32835 407-901-...

My friend is filing for divorce, her and her husband have 4 children. he is not working and still took away 2 of the children.

Unfortunately many times there is a tug of war over the children. Both parents have EQUAL rights. Only a judge can define what those rights are. That will happen at some point in the divorce. Attorney Howard Iken The Divorce Center Free Consultations www.1888ForMyDivorce.com Office Locations 7623 Little Road Suite 200B New Port Richey, FL 34654 (727) 844-7676 7635 Ashley Park Drive Suite 503K Orlando, FL 32835 407-901-4507 703 W. Bay Street Tampa, FL...

My husband and I have signed the legal separation papers and are waiting in a court date. it was agreed I keep the home,

There is not much you can do at the moment - without a court hearing. I assume he gave you the house and that is detailed in the agreement? The final hearing should fix the problem - so see what you can do to get a prompt hearing. Attorney Howard Iken The Divorce Center Free Consultations www.1888ForMyDivorce.com Office Locations 7623 Little Road Suite 200B New Port Richey, FL 34654 (727) 844-7676 7635 Ashley Park Drive Suite 503K Orlando, FL 32835 407-901-...

Alimony

Moving will not change a thing. The order still stands. Attorney Howard Iken The Divorce Center Free Consultations www.1888ForMyDivorce.com Office Locations 7623 Little Road Suite 200B New Port Richey, FL 34654 (727) 844-7676 7635 Ashley Park Drive Suite 503K Orlando, FL 32835 407-901-4507 703 W. Bay Street Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 774-4529 3000 W. Gulf to Bay Blvd 2nd Floor Clearwater, FL 33760 (727) 844-7676 15310 Amberly Drive Suite...

In the State of FL what is the difference in the documents Final Judgement Dissolution of Marriage and Divorce Decree?

They are one and the same. Attorney Howard Iken The Divorce Center Free Consultations www.1888ForMyDivorce.com Office Locations 7623 Little Road Suite 200B New Port Richey, FL 34654 (727) 844-7676 7635 Ashley Park Drive Suite 503K Orlando, FL 32835 407-901-4507 703 W. Bay Street Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 774-4529 3000 W. Gulf to Bay Blvd 2nd Floor Clearwater, FL 33760 (727) 844-7676 15310 Amberly Drive Suite 250 Tampa, FL 33647 (813)...

Filing for devorce. Is she intitled to anything ?

There is not enough info here for a complete answer. But most likely - NO Attorney Howard Iken The Divorce Center Free Consultations www.1888ForMyDivorce.com Office Locations 7623 Little Road Suite 200B New Port Richey, FL 34654 (727) 844-7676 7635 Ashley Park Drive Suite 503K Orlando, FL 32835 407-901-4507 703 W. Bay Street Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 774-4529 3000 W. Gulf to Bay Blvd 2nd Floor Clearwater, FL 33760 (727) 844-7676 15310...

Wife filled out "answer and waiver" form wrong. Court rejected it. She won't sign another one? What do I do? M for dflt? Help

Because you have a signed Agreement, you should be able to proceed to a final hearing. You will need to call the Judge's assistant to schedule a final hearing. After that you must file and send to your spouse a "Notice of Hearing". Attorney Howard Iken The Divorce Center Free Consultations www.1888ForMyDivorce.com Office Locations 7623 Little Road Suite 200B New Port Richey, FL 34654 (727) 844-7676 7635 Ashley Park Drive Suite 503K Orlando, FL 32835 407-901-...

When 1 party does not tell the truth in a divorce trial causing the final judgment to be wrong is this perjury or contempt of ct

It is both. More important, it provides a reason to reopen the final judgment. Attorney Howard Iken The Divorce Center Free Consultations www.1888ForMyDivorce.com Upcoming Free Seminars: http://www.18884mydivorce.com/pub/Main/seminar.htm Office Locations 7623 Little Road Suite 200B New Port Richey, FL 34654 (727) 844-7676 7635 Ashley Park Drive Suite 503K Orlando, FL 32835 407-901-4507 703 W. Bay Street Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 774-4529 3000 W....