Will asking to modify child support at the same time im modifying time sharing prolong my case?

Issues such as the modification of timesharing and child support should all be heard together in one final hearing. This is because the number of...

Can a court order be used to add myself as the father and an emergency contact at child's school, doctor, day care?

I would have to see the shared parental responsibility language to be certain but typically shared parental responsibility permits you to...

Can I settle out of court even if there is a pretrial conference date already set? I don't want to pay lawyer fees !

It is always possible to settle such lawsuits. You must file an Answer or other responsive pleading within 20 days of the date you were served and...

Does my husband have to physically have papers served to me? Or can he just notify me through mail which has a tracking no?

If you are representing yourself and you were already served with the initial pleading, subsequent motions such as this can be mailed to you...

In Florida, at what age are overnight visitations allowed? How do we settle a custody agreement for our son now?

There is no specific age listed in the Florida Statutes for when overnight timesharing begins so it could be ordered for him at any time based upon...

Should I wait for a judgement (or be sued) from several private loans, or should I start Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

This is a difficult question to answer since it is very fact specific as to what you should do. If you are going to be unemployed and do not have...

Yes. If there is a substantial, material and unanticipated change in circumstances since the entry of the existing timesharing order, you can file...

What are my chances of obtaining permanent alimony in FL?

If your husband has the ability to pay, it would seem that you have a strong case for permanent alimony. Although it is costly to retain a...

Refusal of active duty military to sign an answer and waiver

An Answer And Waiver is typically used with uncontested divorces and this eliminates the need to effect personal service on the other party (by a...

How do i reopen a closed case i want my little girl back and i need to know what i need to do

If there was previously a Final Judgment concerning the child at the conclusion of a divorce or paternity case and you wish to modify timesharing,...