Questions answered by A. James Mullaney III

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Can i get arrested if my spouse made false accusation after a week that i hit her?

A.'s answer | Answered on June 02, 2015

Unfortunately, anything is possible. You should speak with a criminal defense attorney to discuss how you can protect yourself.

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Just got divorced at final hearing, and the judge told me to fill out the income withholding order so my ex can start paying

A.'s answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

Many employers require an IWO issued to them specifically so you may have to do this more than once. This should not require a hearing each time.

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Child support arrearage payments

A.'s answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

If she has been court ordered to pay you child support, then she will owe you the unpaid amount if the child is returned to her.

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What age can a child decide whether or not child wants to see/spend time w/biological parent? Would a teenager have a say?

A.'s answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

Typically, the child does not get a vote. If you make the decisions and you want to let the child decide, then that is fine.

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Why would a judge reduce child support payments and arrears and say it's not a modification?

A.'s answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

I know this is not what you want to hear, but to get a good answer to your question you need to have a lawyer review everything that has happened...

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I have 30% visitation of my 2 daughters. What do I have to have their Mother sign to allow me to take them on vacation?

A.'s answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

There is no such special document. Re-read your Parenting Plan. There should be language about international travel. Even if there is no mention of...

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My husband filed for divorce and asked to "partition" the house thats in my name. Can he do that since h's not on the deed/note?

A.'s answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

Florida is an "equitable division" state. That means that the court will divide your marital property "fairly" - not necessarily equally. The fact...

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I have been divorced for over a year now we have shared parental responsibility with decision making authority, but I want full

A.'s answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

In order to modify the time sharing or parental responsibility you will need to show that there has been a substantial change in circumstances that...

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Can I modify my marital agreement so that my husband has to make monthly payments instead of the lump sum he was supposed to pay

A.'s answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

Since he agreed to pay you, and that agreement is now a court order, you can file a Motion for Contempt. He will be held in contempt if he has the...

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At what age in Florida law may a child move in with the non-custodial parent?

A.'s answer | Answered on June 01, 2015

An 18 year old is an adult. As such, they can live where they want.

A. James Mullaney III's Answers (1917)

Can i get arrested if my spouse made false accusation after a week that i hit her?

Just got divorced at final hearing, and the judge told me to fill out the income withholding order so my ex can start paying

Child support arrearage payments

What age can a child decide whether or not child wants to see/spend time w/biological parent? Would a teenager have a say?

Why would a judge reduce child support payments and arrears and say it's not a modification?

I have 30% visitation of my 2 daughters. What do I have to have their Mother sign to allow me to take them on vacation?

My husband filed for divorce and asked to "partition" the house thats in my name. Can he do that since h's not on the deed/note?

I have been divorced for over a year now we have shared parental responsibility with decision making authority, but I want full

Can I modify my marital agreement so that my husband has to make monthly payments instead of the lump sum he was supposed to pay

At what age in Florida law may a child move in with the non-custodial parent?