Child custody questions

If you were never married to the man, and paternity has never been legally established in the Courts, you are the one with all the rights. In the...

My soon to be ex is telling me that he is not going to work and try and get disability so he does not have to pay child support.

You do not have to let him continue seeing your children if he is using drugs or alcohol or under the influence of it while he is having his...

Do I have a case?

I believe you may have a viable Whistleblower's Act case. You should consult with an employment lawyer in the Miami area. You can find one here...

In general, when divorcing in the state of Florida, the parties to a marriage are entitled to equitable distribution which means that the assets...

How do I claim abandonment on my sons father when I live in Florida and hes in Arizona?

You must establish residency with your child in the state of Florida. The residency requirement is 6 months. Not sure what you mean by...

The victim

As Attorney Rosenfelt stated, there is no such thing as custody anymore in Florida. All parents who enter the Family Law Courts in Florida must...

How do I change the information on a motion I filed?

Visitation or timesharing is not something that can be modified by a motion. You will have to file a Supplemental Petition for Modification and...

Should I still file for contempt if the other party is appearing to cooperate at this point, but has a pattern of relapsing?

This happens quite often, people are in contempt and when the contempt hearing draws near, they start complying. It depends on whether the...

My wife of 44 years left to go to Texas last week. She said she is cashing in her 401k. This is something shee has to split wit.

You are entitled to one half of whatever portion of the 401k was earned during the marriage. She is entitled to one half of yours. Don't count on...

What are procedures for being charged with selling to a minor at a store

I agree with my colleagues. Obtaining an attorney early to speak with the prosecuter and begin demanding evidence is important. If you would like...