I filed for divorce and my spouse added my mother as a third party. Can she file a motion to dismiss as a frivolous suit?

If your spouse filed a pleading seeking that the home owned by all of you be partitioned then your Mother has been, in all likelihood, properly...

How do I 'drop' my first name?

You will need to file a Petition for Name Change with the Circuit Court. Sincerely, Daniel Bachert, Esq. Family Law Attorney/Mediator and...

Is picking up copies of divorce papers from the courthouse the same as being served?

No service or execution of waiver of service by your husband denied the court of jurisdiction over him and the dissolution process cannot proceed...

Selected as the best answer

Is my kids dad able to take my kids out of school without my permission or keep them from seeing me or talking to me on the phon

No he should not be permitted to pick them up from school without your permission, deny you from seeing them or speaking with you. See my legal...

My bf has been verbally abusive and I've thought of leaving him but he's threatening to take me to court for our 2 mo. old

To find out what rights you have with the child at this moment please see my legal guide here:...

Can i sell the marital home if both the mortgage and title are solely in my name even if my husband is living there?

Based upon what you stated it would be best to obtain an agreement regarding the sale or an order from the court permitting the same. Otherwise you...

Can I legally keep my engagement ring when the man has chosen to leave

If he broke the engagement and you are not at fault for the broken engagement then the ring is yours to keep. Sincerely, Daniel Bachert,...

Alimony for un-married couples -Florida-

You have no exposure to being court ordered to pay anything resulting from the relationship you have described other than child support, which will...

What are the chances a mother can sign over her rights in Florida?

No, the Mother cannot voluntarily relinquish her parental rights and responsibilities to avoid child support. She could however, consent to you,...

My boyfriend and I want to get married but I owe child support, if we were to get a prenup, would that affect him.

He would not be responsible for your child support obligation regardless of a prenup. Sincerely, Daniel Bachert, Esq. Family Law...