Questions answered by Lisa Marie Vari

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Is Writ of Bodily Attachment just for first payment or each payment every month?

Lisa's answer | Answered on February 27, 2015

It depends on what the order says, but usually once you pay the purge amount stated, the writ will not issue. If you continue to pay late, you may...

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When is a guardian ad litem assigned in a parent responsibility/time sharing case in florida?

Lisa's answer | Answered on February 27, 2015

A party can request that a GAL be appointed for good cause, which can be something other than violence or abuse. Even if a GAL is appointed, the...

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Can birth father be "unknown" on divorce with minor child when child not common to both parties?

Lisa's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

I agree with my colleagues. Under Florida law her husband is considered the legal father of the child due to the fact that they were married at...

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Can my ex wife at any point in time ever come back and try to get money from my savings. Even after alimony is over?

Lisa's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

I agree with the responses provided by my fellow Florida family law attorneys. If she files a petition for modification you should contact an...

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Can my husband use his friends' statements as third party evidence against me in a divorce?

Lisa's answer | Answered on February 20, 2015

Statements from third parties are hearsay. If third parties have personal knowledge of events that occurred between you and your husband (not...

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Divorced parents, one moves out of school zone. Where do the kids go to school

Lisa's answer | Answered on February 20, 2015

There should be a statement in your final judgment/parenting plan as to which parent's address will be used for purposes of school boundary...

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Does my spouse still have to sign a final disposition form along with filing the final judgment since he is a petitioner?

Lisa's answer | Answered on February 20, 2015

You should ask the attorney representing you, but generally final disposition forms are not required to be filed by the parties in family law cases.

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I would like legal advice on changing my name legally, but using my maiden name professionally.

Lisa's answer | Answered on February 16, 2015

In my opinion you should choose one name and use that name for all business and personal matters. Having two different names can cause unnecessary...

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Deposition for Child and Spousal Support

Lisa's answer | Answered on February 16, 2015

Settling a case via an agreement is normally the most economical way to resolve a case. However, only an attorney that has actually reviewed your...

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Child support

Lisa's answer | Answered on February 16, 2015

Obtaining child support payments from the biological parents is the right of the child. A subsequent relationship by one parent does not interfere...

Lisa Marie Vari's Answers (743)

Is Writ of Bodily Attachment just for first payment or each payment every month?

When is a guardian ad litem assigned in a parent responsibility/time sharing case in florida?

Can birth father be "unknown" on divorce with minor child when child not common to both parties?

Can my ex wife at any point in time ever come back and try to get money from my savings. Even after alimony is over?

Can my husband use his friends' statements as third party evidence against me in a divorce?

Divorced parents, one moves out of school zone. Where do the kids go to school

Does my spouse still have to sign a final disposition form along with filing the final judgment since he is a petitioner?

I would like legal advice on changing my name legally, but using my maiden name professionally.

Deposition for Child and Spousal Support

Child support