You have 20 days to file and Answer and Counter Petition after you were initially served. The Answer should be filed with the Counter Petition.

How does a stepparent adoption work? Just curious.

An uncontested step parent adoption is the least complicated of adoptions. If you adopt your step child, you would have the same responsibilities...

How do I go about an uncontested divorce?

To ensure that all of the documentation is drafted and filed correctly, I would highly recommend consulting with an attorney on this matter. If you...

Can I move/take children to another state prior to divorce?

It is very important that you comply with the Florida Relocation Statute prior to moving with the children. As mentioned by a colleague of mine,...

Relocation with a minor, parties in agreement.

To ensure that you are protected and that your agreement is accurately reflected in writing, I would suggest that you reach out to an attorney in...

What exactly happens when you involved an account specialist for a child support case hearing. What does the specialist do?

Typically when referring to an account specialist, people are referring to a forensic accountant. A Forensic accountant will review all of the...

My ex is getting into my head please help

You cannot go wrong if you follow the existing Order. The Order cannot be modified until a subsequent Order is entered by the Court.

Is a lawyer required to do a step parent adoption

It is possible to complete a step parent adoption without being represented, however, would I recommend it? No. The cost of representation in an...

How do I retrieve a passport from my separated wife?

Have you attempted to contact your Wife directly regarding this matter? Typically, I advise my clients to contact their spouse/ex-spouse directly...

How do I deal with past judgements without filing bankruptcy.

Judgments can remain active for 20 years and if they have already levied your bank account, it is likely they will continue to attempt to collect...