Is there such a thing as legal separation in Florida?

No, there is no legal separation in Florida. You may proceed with an action for separate maintenance not connected to a dissolution of marriage...

As a starting point I suggest reviewing the order on paternity. If you were awarded shared parental responsibility, then information about the...

I pay child support. If I get remarried will my new wife's income be considered by the courts for my child support?

No, your new wife's income is not considered in child support calculations. Child support is based on the parent's income and not their spouse's...

Generally, each party shares the cost of mediation. If it is court mediation, the cost depends on your respective incomes. If it is a private...

Pause the case

You can abate the proceeding to give you a chance to reconcile. Generally, an abatement can be for 60 to 90 days but even 6 months to a year is not...

Can a judge order that one parent can claim one child and the other parent claim the other child?

Your ex would have to show that there was a substantial change in circumstances since the original parenting plan was entered and that the proposed...

How do I get information from my brother, who is the executor of my father's will? He refuses to speak to me.

If you are a beneficiary of your father's will, you have rights such as the right to receive a copy of the Petition and the will as well as copies...

Can I get child support even though I am legally still married but estranged from my husband?

Yes, you can. You should explore filing an action for support unconnected to a dissolution of marriage action pursuant to Section 61.09 of the...

I was divorced 4/2014 in Palm Beach County Florida. Would like to know what steps are required to obtain my maiden name again.

Generally, if you did not request a name change during your dissolution of marriage action then you would now have to file a separate name change...

What advice can you give...?

I would just add that since the parents were never married, your GF has all the time-sharing and decision-making authority over the child already....