For a marriage to be official, do the bride and groom have to say, "I do"?

Assuming the marriage license is properly filled out by the officiant, yes, the marriage is legal. There are no "magic words" said by the...

I am a disable vet, married 16 years but only 7 of those were during active duty.

I also think you asked a previous question about the house situation. Florida does not recognize "legal separation" and depending on your soon to...

I am in the middle of a vexatious divorce that has cost me everything. Is there a way to push the pause button?

I don't think the court would be inclined to stay the proceedings based on the facts you have presented. The facts you have set forth, although...

How do I get my record expunged?

I agree with Ms. Glenn's answer. If the charges we dismissed or dropped, you may be eligible for expungement. If you accepted a plea agreement...

Why did the P.D. not object to the states request for DNA?

First, this questions showed up under the Family Law section - not criminal. So, that will explain the slow response time. Rule...

Can a sex offender get off in the State of Florida if they were taken off the registry in Georgia?

I think you need to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney in your area. You may also want someone with experience with the UCMJ. ...

Can I be forced to pay ad litem fees on a foreclosure for my mom holding her power of attorney as she has dementia?

Are you defending the foreclosure suit? Most likely the fees are added to the judgment entered against your mother and whoever executed the note.

Do you have to turn over your child to the father, if you have a 50/50 custody agreement, even though you know he has a warrant

This is a very legitimate concern. What will happen to the child if he is arrested while driving, etc. As with most things, it depends. Is the...

My son and his daughters mother signed a parenting agreement 3 weeks ago. Her attorney never filed it with the court and now she

Just because the Parenting Plan has not been submitted to the Court does not mean it is somehow void or voidable. Are the parties complying with...

This is a very fact specific situation. Who is the judge, who is the prosecutor, what kind of record do you have? You need a lawyer who is...