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How do i go about gettn a same sex divorce in florida but i was married in mass

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 21, 2015

This is a very new and unsettled area in Florida. Because same sex marriage is now legal in Florida, and because you were legally married in Mass.,...

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In Ohio child Emergency pick-up order from another state, does Ohio court should first review it and approve after receive it?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 21, 2015

You have the order entered by the local court. Then the order is converted to an Ohio order bt the Ohio court. Then the local Sheriff serve it. You...

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Divorced parents, one moves out of school zone. Where do the kids go to school

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 20, 2015

Read the final judgement and Settlement agreement to see if either one specifies which school zone will be used. If there is no written guidance...

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What is required for relocation of a child?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 20, 2015

You should write up a detailed agreement and have a lawyer move to have it modify the existing order. It is not complicated and should not be too...

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How hard would it be for my sons mother to gain custody back from me?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 20, 2015

Based upon the facts you give, the court will probably give great weight to the status quo. But the Mom will be entitled some reasonable contact....

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How do I submit evidence if I am Pro Se?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 20, 2015

The magistrate is effectively the judge. If your spouse has a lawyer and you do not, you will have a good chance of getting a bad result. Neither...

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My husband's grandparents quit claimed property to him last year. Is it considered marital property subject to distribution?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 19, 2015

It may not be marital. But there are several factors that can change that result.

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I was served in the divorce action, and the other party has an attorney, i filed a counter, do i have to give it to his?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 19, 2015

If you have been served and the other side has a lawyer, anything that you file with the court must also be sent to the lawyer. It is a VERY BAD...

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In 2/8/15 I was awarded child custody & support, ex is now planning on appealing ruling, what should I do to prepare?

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 19, 2015

If you had a lawyer for the trial, you should seek his help and follow his advice. If you do not have a lawyer, you will certainly need one if your...

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I an married to a guy in a different country. It's been 10 plus yrs. I haven't been able to get a hold of him.

Thomas's answer | Answered on February 19, 2015

You will need a lawyer, but it should not be very expensive. If you have lived in Florida for over six months,the courts have jurisdiction to...

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How do i go about gettn a same sex divorce in florida but i was married in mass

In Ohio child Emergency pick-up order from another state, does Ohio court should first review it and approve after receive it?

Divorced parents, one moves out of school zone. Where do the kids go to school

What is required for relocation of a child?

How hard would it be for my sons mother to gain custody back from me?

How do I submit evidence if I am Pro Se?

My husband's grandparents quit claimed property to him last year. Is it considered marital property subject to distribution?

I was served in the divorce action, and the other party has an attorney, i filed a counter, do i have to give it to his?

In 2/8/15 I was awarded child custody & support, ex is now planning on appealing ruling, what should I do to prepare?

I an married to a guy in a different country. It's been 10 plus yrs. I haven't been able to get a hold of him.