Helen Caridad Costa
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Miami Lakes, FL

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Miami Lakes, FL

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family ... +4 more

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Findings and Orders After Hearing rejected by court, what do I do now?

Helen's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

I'm not licensed in your state, but you complied initially. The wrong box checked....would that be on a substantive matter? You didn't specify. ...

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Can I change my last name before marriage?

Helen's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

I am not licensed in your state, however your upcoming marriage should not be an impediment to a name change. It usually is done relatively...

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Why should I pay child care till my daughter 12th birthday?

Helen's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

I am not licensed in your state, however if your child support order states that I am wondering what was provided to the court to support that. ...

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Will Florida divorce laws affect my divorce settlement although I moved from NYC nine months ago?

Helen's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

I agree with the other attorney. The laws that apply will be those in the state where the case is pending. Nevertheless I do urge you to follow...

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Can my child have my mother maiden name on the birth certificate if it is different than mine?

Helen's answer | Answered on February 25, 2016

I am not licensed to practice in your state, however I believe Georgia has laws that for an unwed mother, the only option at birth is her same last...

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What recourse does she have and what are her legal obligations? She does not have nor make enough money for her to continue.

Helen's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

Alot more detail is necessary. If they both bought it together and own it together, equally (meaning the deed doesnt state on its face any ownship...

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Does my husband have to physically have papers served to me? Or can he just notify me through mail which has a tracking no?

Helen's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

Your statements are a bit confusing. If you are going through a divorce, that would mean the case is still pending and open as you later state. ...

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What can I do here? Do I stay in this "weird" situation or can I get a new lawyer?

Helen's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

I'm not licensed in your state, however I would recommend you review your retainment contract with that attorney. Not billing you for 2 years...

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Parenting time

Helen's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

I am not licensed in your state, however the time schedule begins when school lets out for that break. So if school finishes that friday at 300pm...

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If you owe court ordered back child support to your ex but not the state. Can your wages still be garnished without a judgement.

Helen's answer | Answered on February 24, 2016

I am not licensed in your state, however I'm not sure who you are referring to as "they" can they garnish? If there is a court order finding you...

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