There are no standard forms for filing an answer. An answer is typically drafted in a manner to respond to each individual allegation of a...

By law you cannot petition for emancipation until you are 16 years of age.

I agree with Ms. Haas and would just add that if your employment or some other circumstance has changed over the last five years that is causing...

I want to divorce my husband. Can I just leave him? What legal consequences will I face if I leave him?

I agree with Ms. Haas. There are many issues to consider before you leave, including your personal safety. There are services available to assist...

Can my husband get his child support on hold since he will be unemployed? We're moving from FL to NC.

I cannot speak to the laws of the State of Florida, but in NC new wife is not responsible for supporting your child, so her income is not a factor....

Non custodial parent, father refusing to sign document so children can travel out of US with mother (custodial parent)

You need to consult with an attorney. There are many questions to be asked and answered with respect to the details of any agreements and/or court...

My husband and I agreed to have my father mediate a separation. Now with divorce on horizon, I feel like I need attorney. Help.

You certainly made a mistake having your father attempt to mediate between you and your husband. How much damage you have done depends on whether...

There are many family law attorneys that charge lower up-front retainer fees. Shop around a bit.

How difficult would it be and what would be the process for having family court decide a child's school enrollment?

It could be quite difficult. It really depends on all of the facts. If your child has been in a dual language school for seven years, then he is...

Is child support based only on the father's income versus expenses, if he is married to another person?

No, new spouse's income will not be used in the child support calculation. So, in your scenario, dad is remarried. Only his income will be used...