Joint Custody/ 50-50 Child Support question

In Florida, where I practice law, child support is determined based on a formula in a statute. It considers both parents' incomes, the costs of...

My brother in law has been served with divorce papers..his soon to be ex has an attorney but he can't afford one

The Judge will not represent your brother-in-law's interests. The Judge's job is to apply the law to the facts presented to the court by each party...

Can My husband take our 4 year old son across state line if I tell him not to?

It sounds like it may be time to file for divorce. These are all issues that can be addressed by Agreement between the parties (and later ratified...

Do I need a family law attorney?

If your ex violated a court order, the appropriate action would likely be a Motion for Contempt. If the court finds a party in contempt, that party...

Your attorney is your advocate. It is your attorney's job to look out for your interests, and represent you zealously. You tell the attorney your...

How can I obtain immediate spousal support in Miami, FL when my husband has a hold of the house & business?

You may benefit from attempting to borrow money from family, or, if possible, using a credit card, to pay the initial retainer for an attorney, and...

If there is an open case, you should comply with the discovery request (your W2 and bank statements). These are standard requests, and many state...

I've got a pregnant with my boyfriend. But my boyfriend doesn't seem to take his resposibility of our future baby.

The most appropriate way to accomplish your goals would likely be filing a Petition to Determine Paternity, asking the court to acknowledge your...

Divorce

Generally, when you have been "defaulted" against, it means that you did not timely file an answer to a Petition or CounterPetition, and, as a...

Do I have to take my son to his father for his bi-monthly custody visit if he's chronically late on his child support payments?

It would not be proper for you to deny timesharing or visitation based on the nonpayment of child support. I do not know the laws of Iowa, as I...