Divorce after six years of seperation

While courts usually look at the date of filing of the divorce petition as the cut-off point for marital vs. non-marital assets and liabilities, in...

Can a child's father gain full custody and seek child support from a stay at home mom/homemaker?

The courts are unlikely to grant either parent "full custody" unless spending time with one of the parents would not be in the child's best...

When is my daughter old enough to ask the courts permission to live with me, so I will have sole custody?

At least in our area, the courts are generally unwilling to allow a minor child to testify as to a preference regarding time-sharing. It is not in...

You are certainly able to have someone help you complete the paperwork. In fact, most of the forms have a section at the end entitled: " IF A...

Can I get a modification on my child agreement ?

From what you have described, it certainly appears that there has been a substantial change of circumstances that would warrant a modification of...

Can my fiancé move in state with her child?

If she wants to move more than 50 miles with the child, she will need to comply with the provisions of the Parental Relocation statute, chapter...

The mother of my kid wants to put me on child support, will the court look at how much my wife gets paid and take from her too?

In a child support case, the court is generally only going to look at the incomes of the biological parents. If she is alleging that you are...

Generally, the court is only going to look at the incomes of the child's biological parents. If the mother could prove to the court that you are...

Do I have to pay child support even though she doesn't want it?

Child support is considered to be a right of the child and the parents cannot waive it on the child's behalf. However, depending on the respective...

Why is Miami-Dade County courthouse not accepting my dissolution of marriage petition?

Is it possible that there is some sort of Standing Family Court Order that you are not complying with?