Regardless of where they were married, as long as either one of them has been a resident of Florida for 6 months prior to filing the petition, they...

Should I file a motion to default if I already have a court date?

Without an answer or a default, the pleadings are technically not closed and the judge or magistrate may not want to proceed. Procedurally, the...

I live outside the country and can't attend a court hearing for child support, what can I do?

You really need to hire an attorney who can appear on your behalf.

Can custody of a child be granted to both grandparents and a 25 year old sibling so they can share responsibility of child?

The appropriate petition is a petition for temporary custody by extended family. If the parents consent, it can be done by agreement.

Any individual who has been the victim of battery, assault, etc. can file a civil suit to recover for damages. The great difficulty will be...

Do I need my marriage certificate to obtain a divorce?

A marriage certificate is not necessary to obtain a divorce.

Trying to get protection from abusive father of my child

If you have a reasonable fear of imminent harm, go to your local family court and file a petition for injunction against domestic violence for...

Trying to hire lawyer in a different state, not getting response from left messages Any suggestions

Have you looked for an attorney here on AVVO. I would search for one with a high contribution level and reach out through the website and call the...

In simple terms, it means that you give up your right to inherit from your spouse's estate upon his or her death.

Divorce with child that is not my biological child, how can I get a quick divorce without dealing with much cost?

The quickest way is to get divorced by agreement. However, the issues you are raising can be complex because of the dissestablishment of paternity...