How many years are available for a discovery in a 17 year marriage?

I think subpoenas are usually the best way to get information beyond the three year traditional standard. It's usually pretty hard to object to a...

What is the process for making an appeal in the state of Florida for a divorce judgement?

I would definitely have a few consultations with some appellate lawyers to see what your chances are on appeal. A stay of a money judgment will...

Time sharing modification

The judges are bombarded with text messages and emails every day in family law cases. I always tell my clients that your evidence (in this case,...

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After 20 years married I got $1/month alimony and child support in 2004 divorce Can I appeal now that child support is over?

File a Petition for Modification of the $1 a month of alimony.

Can I file a motion to receive alimony after several years of being divorced already?

You could only do so if your divorce included a finding that you were entitled to alimony or there was some other reservation of jurisdiction. If...

Will I have to pay alimony?

I agree with the prior attorney's answer. There is a very long period of separation which could be a great fact against you paying alimony. Be...

How are attorney fees awarded in Family Court Cases? Changing a Time Sharing agreement

The only thing I would add is that the Florida Bar Rules prevent an attorney from taking a family law case on a contingency, so that is why any...

What motion do I need to put in to get our family divorce case confidential and not available to be viewed ?

The sealing of all or a portion of your divorce case can be very difficult. Sealing an entire case is very unlikely. If there is information that...

Time fram for judge final decision in divorce case

This is a hard question to answer based on lack of information. Typically a Judge will not make a final decision unless you impasse at mediation...

I recently found out my Ex Husband who I'm in an on going court case with has previously used a lawyer who is the son of the

I would file a motion seeking recusal. If it's your first motion to recuse, the Rules of Judicial Administration requires it to be granted if it's...