I obviously do not know you or your wife, but given what you have described, I would say that she filed the DV case to manipulate you and to gain...

Separation and new debt

I am not sure if this is what you are asking, but you are not legally liable for a debt incurred during your marriage by your husband unless you...

Can i get joint custody and my daughter live with me during school in my divorce

First of all, please understand that the concept of "custody" was eliminated from Florida law in 2008. You and your husband need to enter into a...

Have a case management hearing for divorce next week. Are there any motions I shld file before hearing,can I file motions after?

You can file whatever motions you feel are appropriate. If the prior order required that the status quo be maintained, you can also ask the court...

Father in NY has petitioned for custody/visitation, need to have jurisdiction changed to FL where child resides..w/o a lawyer?

Your question was cut off. You can file an action in Florida and the Florida court should determine that Florida is the proper venue. That may...

Since I went from fulltime to PT so I can attend to my childs's academic needs, can I use my jont tax returns in my next hearing

The answer to your question is complicated. A Child Support Guidelines Worksheet should be prepared both ways. My guess is that you are better off...

My husband and I decided to separate but we will do it after get our residence. I want to buy a new apartment with my money.

You want to make sure that you have an agreement before you buy the apartment stating that your husband has no interest in your apartment. You also...

Do i still have to pay child support if my son is over 18?

How could any child support be deducted if you were laid off? You need to contact your former employer if you are still receiving income from them...

How can I obtain full physical custody of my three years old son?

You need to consult with an experienced family attorney. You should be able to get child support from the father, if you are not already getting...

Backpay

That is a difficult question to answer. Under normal circumstances, the judge cannot go further back than when you file a request for modification....