My Husband has 2 daughters from an ex-girlfriend. The girls are ages 8 and 12.

Since last year, the terms for "custody" and "visitation" have been eliminated in Florida. Now the Court establishes a "parenting contact schedule"...

Guardianship and divorce

If your husband does not currently have his mental capacities, someone else must be in a legal position to make life decisions for him. This is a...

Determination of alimony/spousal support under FL law

There are three steps to your question: 1. The agreement, written, signed and notarized by both of you (in Florida is called a "Marital...

When my daughter turns 18 will I still recieve child support? She will be still be in school for 7 months?

The child support can be extended beyond age 18, in Florida, under two situations: 1. The child turns 18, has not graduated from high...

The words "preliminary change of ownership report" or "interspousal transfer deed" do not ring a bell. I am familiar with "warranty deed", "quit...

When can you file for contempt of court?

It is not a defense to explain one person does not (or did not) understand the court order and, therefore, could not follow it. The order must be...

If I marry a non-custodial parent will I be responsible for his child support.

No. In Florida, up to now, only the parents of the children are responsible for the payment of their support. The parents' incomes are the only...

HOW CAN MY DAUGHTER GET FULL CUSTODY OF HER CHILD?

I believe I may have answered part of your daughter's questions and concerns which are identical to yours, in this same forum. Please refer to my...

HOW CAN I GET SOLE CUSTODY OF MY 2 YR OLD CHILD?

Your question carries a complex answer and this may not be the sufficient forum to answer it fully. Make sure to see an attorney for an in-depth...

My father in law thinks my husbend is on drugs and wants to take our daughter from us.

In the mid or early 1990's the U.S. Supreme Court and the Florida Supreme Court decided that, under the United States constitution, parents have a...