If I was only married for 4 months and have nothing to separate why does it take so long to get divorced?

Unfortunately, even if there is nothing to separate, if your Husband has filed a motion for a change of venue, there is something at issue that the...

If I were to apply for share custody, would that lower my child support

You can usually ask for a credit for previously-born children. Florida no longer uses the term "custody." The terms are now parental responsibility...

Can you modify a 5 year Bridge The Gap Alimony?

It sounds like there may have been an error in either the agreement or final judgment. Your husband should seek a consultation with a local family...

Financial Disclosure

While I agree with my colleagues that financial affidavits are not mandatory in a simplified proceeding, simplified dissolutions are far less...

I put in for a child support modification in my divorce case, my ex is lying about her employment, and she remarried to a rich?

I agree with my colleague. Her new husband's income cannot be used to calculate your child support obligation. If you can gather evidence as to her...

Do I need a lawyer for a GM hearing?

A court may award fees to one party depending on the parties' financial resources. Fees are determined based on one party's ability to pay and the...

What are my rights to have half of what house sells for if we go to divorce?

This is a very convoluted question for this kind of forum. Normally, each party is entitled to 50% of assets purchased with joint funds during the...

Wife threatens divorce when we argue. Never follows through. Controls me with threat because she knows I want to save marriage.

This is a very difficult question to answer in this kind of forum. It seems like you need some specific guidance. You should definitely contact an...

My sons wife,they are not divorced,wants to take their son to Tennessee. He has the child over 50% of the time. What can he do ?

He can file an objection to her relocation. In the state of Florida, when both parents share parental responsibility, neither parent is allowed to...

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How do I request to modify or change a final judgment from a divorce?

I agree with Mr. Henderson. To modify a pre-existing order, you need to prove a substantial change in circumstances. However, if you and your ex...