How to find out if my ex got our divorce registered in the US?

A foreign judgment of divorce generally is recognized in a state in the United States on the basis of legal reciprocity where both parties had...

Could I be compelled to pay child support in this situation? [ Florida ]

Your exposure is two years retroactive from the date she files a petition for paternity, and between 8-9 years into the future. (i.e. support runs...

Can my ex dictate who stays with me or use it against me in any way?

There is not enough information to answer your question. It is possible that you agreed to some provision that requires approval of people living...

Hello. An agreement to give up custody in exchange for not paying child support is illegal, void, and against Florida's public policy. It sounds...

My colleague is correct. You need to file a Motion for Contempt for failure to comply with the court's order. Hopefully, the Court wrote this into...

If my son's father gives me child support and an extra child expense arises, LEGALLY does he have to help too?

Hello. More information is needed to answer this question. In addition to the base guideline support number, health and dental premiums, uncovered...

Hello. If you do not properly respond, that is a possibility. A parent has a duty to support their child except in relatively rare circumstances...

Hello ,will I be arrested in Florida if I have a bench warrant from The state of NJ for a family court matter ?

Florida does extradite a fugitive to and from other states on a felony warrant. The procedure is supposed to take about 30 days but can take up to...

Amended Petition custody

If you have not been served yet, it is not a stall tactic. It is an indication that the petitioner reconsidered some of the allegations and/or...

First, ethically, one lawyer cannot represent both of you as that is a conflict of interest. Second, a modification for that purpose must be...