What is the entitlement of a 1st wife in a 20 year marriage in regards to retirement and a 401K the husband has? Then remarries

If you are still married to the first wife, she is entitled to half of the 401k if it was established during the marriage (even if it was...

DEFINE A STAY...What does it mean in Florida Family Court? What must I do to respect or not Violate Granted Stay?

An order of stay usually means something is paused pending further order of court. To advise you on how to follow the order, a lawyer has to see...

Did the state of Florida give brand new birth certificates for adopted children in the 70's?

It sounds like you may have more luck inquiring with the Florida Dept. of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics. If an adoption was ordered and you...

My ex has been given the supervised visitation of my 9 year old son

You likely need to file a motion to reconsider the supervision issue. Detail your concerns in the motion and set a hearing on it. If your case is...

Can I file for divorce in FL, if there is an open divorce case in PA?

You can file in FL if you meet the residency requirement in FL (must have resided in FL for at least 6 months prior to the date the petition was...

Where and how can I find case law relating to child custody and modifications?

Most lawyers use online search methods such as Westlaw or Lexis Nexis. These programs are very expensive, however, so you may want to look into...

How do I prove I am financially stable? Is there an amount I must make to make me a fit parents? My parents want my son.

You are entitled to revoke your consent for temporary custody at any time. It sounds like you need to file a motion to cancel the temporary custody...

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Getting custody of my son back. revoking temporary legal custody

You likely can and should file a motion as soon as possible to change the custody. I agree with Ms. Streets, however, that more information is...

My dad owes 20,000 child support rears She died in 1999. What happens to the arrears. Who's receives it if my dad dies.

The surviving parent is still owed the arrears which should be paid from the deceased parent's estate. Your mother should consult with a probate...

First contempt hearing set, will the judge give you a chance to pay before sentencing jail time and will I be arrested at crt?

Usually, you are not arrested at the contempt hearing. The judge will give you a deadline to pay the purge amount as described by Ms. Streets. The...