Questions answered by Arica Lynn Braaten

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My wife and I are getting a divorce. She earns much more than I. Am I entitled to alimony?

Arica's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

You need to talk to a lawyer. The children's issues (timesharing and child support) will effect the spousal support. With her job, I'm also...

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What should i do if my sons dad doesnt have a suitable home to take my son on his days and refuses to give me an address?

Arica's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

You need to know where your child sleeps at night and have contact information for the child. Period. You could file a Petition for Modification...

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Who has to drive to pick up kids if mother moved away 90 miles.

Arica's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

Take a look at the parenting plan first to make sure this issue wasn't considered when it was established. You could file a Petition for...

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What is the law in florida for non payment of child support

Arica's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. If there is a court order for child support, he must pay or face contempt. Do an income withholding order and the...

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Inherited home and divorce

Arica's answer | Answered on April 12, 2013

I agree with my colleagues. Once the funds are comingled it gets a bit dicey, but not impossible. These sort of cases tend to be very fact...

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I'm 16 and my parents have 50/50 split but my mom is the primary parent. Can I choose to live with my mom?

Arica's answer | Answered on April 11, 2013

You don't get to choose. The court has entered an order giving your father 50/50 timesharing. Your parents are just following the court's order. ...

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Can I get in trouble for keeping my 2 children after a visitation set up by the father and I when we separated from our marriage

Arica's answer | Answered on April 11, 2013

I agree with my colleagues on this issue. If there hasn't been anything filed, then yes you can keep the kids. If the children have gotten into...

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I am in a relationship with a man and he is living with me. Can he claim title to any of my assets even if we are not married?

Arica's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

I agree with my colleague on this one. There are some garden variety contract theories that could be used, but I normally don't recommend it for...

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After signing the agreements & passing it to her Lawyer,she suddenly changed her mind&didnt like to cooperate anymore.pls advise

Arica's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

It sounds like her attorney is trying to get off the case. If she signed the MSA, then you probably just need a quick final hearing. If you don't...

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My husband kicked me out of our house and is now threatening to call the police if I don't return the car...

Arica's answer | Answered on April 10, 2013

I agree that most likely, the police won't get involved in the car situation. I'm concerned about the marks left on you. This sounds like a...

Arica Lynn Braaten's Answers (892)

My wife and I are getting a divorce. She earns much more than I. Am I entitled to alimony?

What should i do if my sons dad doesnt have a suitable home to take my son on his days and refuses to give me an address?

Who has to drive to pick up kids if mother moved away 90 miles.

What is the law in florida for non payment of child support

Inherited home and divorce

I'm 16 and my parents have 50/50 split but my mom is the primary parent. Can I choose to live with my mom?

Can I get in trouble for keeping my 2 children after a visitation set up by the father and I when we separated from our marriage

I am in a relationship with a man and he is living with me. Can he claim title to any of my assets even if we are not married?

After signing the agreements & passing it to her Lawyer,she suddenly changed her mind&didnt like to cooperate anymore.pls advise

My husband kicked me out of our house and is now threatening to call the police if I don't return the car...