Can a Florida Petition for Dissolution of Marriage be amended after the divorce is final?

I am not sure if amending the original Petition will be necessary, but it should be possible to get an amended Final Judgment issued with the...

Husband filed divorce papers in Arcadia Fl. I need to contest , he doesnt want to pay half of his retirement.

Generally, you are entitled to one-half of the value of his retirement that accrued during the marriage. Even if you are unable to find an...

What proof can I show other than child support

Generally, courts will only give you credit for supporting subsequent children of you are paying child support due to a child support order. If...

I am unemployed and i have searched for jobs i havent been able to pay my payments im not a deadbeat how do i avoid jail

At a minimum, you need to be honest about your situation and make sure that you file any required responses or requests for information within the...

How do I negotiate time sharing for my daughter if my ex has attorney?

While you are certainly allowed to negotiate directly with your ex, be aware that you may come to an agreement with her and then have her attorney...

When requesting a modification in child support when does the change take effect? Miami dade county

A modification will typically be retroactive to the date of filing your Supplemental Petition.

Questions about divorce mediation

If an attorney is agreeing to represent you only at the mediation and files a Notice of Limited Appearance to that effect, the amount you would be...

Unless you have been granted exclusive use and possession of the marital home by the court, it is probably not a good idea to change the locks. ...

Can I change the locks if he has moved out and has his own apartment?

Unless you have been granted exclusive use and possession of the marital home, it is probably not a good idea to change the locks.

Can mother keep child away?

If the father has not established his paternity of the child through the courts, that would be the first step. Until he does that, the mother is...