Can I get help with a lawsuit and Divorce paper I received two days ago I only have 20 days to respond don't know what to do

I must agree with my colleagues. At the very least, you should have a consultation with an experienced family law attorney who will take the...

I agree with my colleagues that if both your husband and you last resided here in Florida as a married couple, and one of you have been in Florida...

My husband moved out (We've been having irreconcilable differences).

Even if your husband moved to California, you can still get divorced in Florida. It would be in your children's best interest to find out where he...

Bigamy Question: Husband didn't divorce wife in Morocco B4 Moving to USA where he married me - is this still considered bigamy?

Yes and yes. You should consult with local family law counsel to help get you out of this mess. An immigration attorney can help you with the...

My wife and I agreed to a divorce. we have a 14 yr old. I am in recovery and am 8 months clean. can she use this to get custody?

First, you are to be applauded for getting the help you need and staying with it! As my colleagues state, unless the paperwork you filed became a...

As long as you do not have children your petition for dissolution of marriage need not be notarized. Therefore, you can file it with just your...

Yes you do. For better or worse (pardon the pun) Florida law views overnights in a literal fashion...meaning that overnight includes from the...

Divorce with one party being a non-citizen outside of US

You do not mention where your mother's husband lives. If he lives in Florida, then Florida would have jurisdiction to hear the case. One of the...

In Broward county, many of the judges are inclined to award fees based on your pro rata share of incomes. Thus if you husband makes three times...

If my attorney filed a notice of appearance and is out of town (out of the country) can I still file an emergency motion, pro se

In Broward County a "child emergency is a matter of imminent or impending abuse, neglect or abandonment affecting the health, safety, or welfare...