How do you "impeech" someone's testimony during a Florida divorce trial?

Impeaching someone's testimony MUST occur at the time the testimony is given. So, if the trial is over, it is too late to impeach her testimony. ...

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Case required to be heard by the General Magistrate even if I object? Also, are child support arrears handled through mediation?

Under Florida law, you cannot object to the Magistrate hearing the child support portion of any case as they are child support hearing officers. ...

Custody of a child from overseas

A passport application does not set child support nor does it establish it. I think it is warning you that there may be a child support action...

Can I get my children's biological fathers rights terminated if he is in state prison for the next 4 1/2 years

it is a difficult process to terminate the rights of a parent. In Florida a person must be incarcerated "for a substantial period of the child's...

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Generally speaking, deferred compensation plans, IRAs and pensions are exempt from being utilized for child support in Florida because of the...

Can I use something my ex admitted to in mediation as evidence in court?

No. The entire contents of mediation are confidential.

In a modification to increase child support, can the judge consider child support payments I am currently paying?

No. The judge will know what you are already paying because there is a child support order. The court basically just needs to know: (1) your net...

Father is not adhering to final judgment. What can I do?

In Florida a Final Judgment is not "final" until the petition for rehearing is disposed of. Until then, you cannot enforce the judgment. If you...

Contempt?

When the payor lacks the ability to pay alimony, child support or attorney's fees, there can be no finding of ability to pay in Florida as the...

What documents are needed to terminate a parent's rights when the parent has volunteered to give up rights to child?

You need a signed formal consent from the birth father. The form of the consent is prescribed by statute. An attorney will help you get it done...