Sorry to hear that. If your husband files fir divorce, you will be served with the documents at which point you will have 20 days to answer. You...

When I file for divorce in FL, does my attorney have to notify the court that he represents me?

If you are the petitioner, the clerk of the courts will take note of your attorney's information. If you are the respondent, your attorney will...

If I'm a defendant in a paternity case and the plaintiff voluntarily drops the case can I later reopen the case

I agree, once the case is dismissed either party need to file it again

I have a child support motion for contempt against me on wednesday, if i hire an attorney can I get the court date pushed back?

There are chances to have a motion for continuance be heard by the court, particularly when there is a good reason fir the continuance. I would...

Will the court change my child's school?

Any decision from the court will be based on the best interest of the child, not the parents' preferences. If your daughter is doing well in...

Ex husband has been making my mortgage payment for at least 10yrs & has now stopped. Do I have any legal recourse ?

It is necessary to review the final judgment of dissolution of marriage and settlement agreement, if any. If your former husband is obligated to...

My 16 year old just got served with papers for a lawsuit for me. Is this legal? I thought they had to be 18

Yes, it is legal. But you need to contact immediately an attorney in the area who can review the papers and respond, you have only 20 days from the...

You should immediately consult with a family law attorney in the area, to request a continuance of the hearing, so you can be present. Regarding...

In Florida, is a former husband entitled to a reimbursement of child support over payments?

Even though in most cases overpayment of child support would give a credit to the payor parent, in this case, because he received a letter from the...

Can my mom get an emergency hearing to get me and my brother if they have joint custody but my dad has main?

I am an attorney in Florida. You should talk to your mom. She needs to find a lawyer in the state where you live to represent her in Court.