How does the date of filing for divorce affect the asset distribution?

In Florida when you file the Petition the clock stops running on all debts and assets including the increase in value of assets (such as 401K...

What to see grandchildren ,daughter inlaw will not let 2 children twins visit me since Christmas because fighting with husband.

The rights of grandparents, in Florida, are very limited. The legislature is trying to enact statutes that will begin to chip away at the cases...

Does a Magistrate's Recommended order go into effect immediately?

I agree with Mr. Feuerstein. It sounds like you need an attorney to get your case moving and the proper documents filed with the court. He/she...

Didn't settle at Mediation -- How long til I see a judge on my child support case?

I practice in Brevard County and I know the mediation process well and the public mediators in Viera are excellent. There are also many private...

Wilful contempt means a person willfully (purposefully or with knowledge) ignored or disobeyed a court order - this is a simple definition but you...

Can I sue the department of children and families?

I agree with the answer provided by Mr. Dorleus. Find an attorney in your immediate area practicing in Dependency Law. It is a different court...

In my local area it would be $250-350/hour and I estimate 1 to 3 hours to complete an uncontested quiet title.

Can a town seize a late persons' land in Maine without contacting next of kin if there were no will?

You need an attorney located in the area where the property is located. There may be a way to rescind the sale. Look for a lawyer with experience...

Can an injunction be filed to keep my son in the jurisdiction of the court? Paternity case

Call then General Magistrates - 1 at a time- until you find one with space on their docket. Be sure your motion is already filed. Then when you...

My father died one month ago without a will.

I practice in FL- here it is not only a Civil but a criminal offense to do this. Unfortunately through the probate system if the girlferiend...