Simple answer: If the mediation is not successful, the next step is a trial where the judge will make the decisions in your case (time sharing and...

Is there a way to request respondent take parenting course?

If you were required to take the class, she is almost certainly required as well. Many counties have Standing Orders that direct each party in such...

Proving contempt of child support

I agree with Mr. Hoffmann. I would only add that prior to the hearing, you should ask him to prove his income by providing you with some of his...

Am I mistaken or is the "50/50" agreement we have not really 50/50 legally?

A 50/50 time sharing agreement means that your each have 50% of the nights with the children - not 50% of the hours. If he received a reduction in...

Does what we agreed to make sense or likely mean am inequitable split and likely problems?

A judge will not review your agreement for "fairness". It is possible that you could have a mediation agreement set aside if he lied on his...

Is it possible to change your full name in a divorce case?

You can change your name in a divorce case, but maybe you shouldn't. If you don't want your Husband to know your new name, you should do it in a...

Does my 14 year old son have to visit his father.

It's hard to say without knowing all the facts. However, unless there is violence, the should still spend time together.

What does "mediation" mean? Will this preclude me from making a "Motion to Enforce/Contempt" or hiring an attorney?

I agree with Mr. Silverberg. A mediation is an impartial 3rd party. They help you reach an agreement. They do not make decisions in your case....

Can his son now seek an annulment of our marriage? There is a large trust involved.

Annulments are very fact specific. There is no time limit within which you can get an annulment.

What can I do or how do i go about to get rights to see my daughter?

You should file the paternity case ASAP in Tampa. The longer you wait, the more time you will miss and the harder it will be to eventually get a...