How can I fight a divorce decree from a different state?

If you and the children have been in Florida for at least 6 months Florida would be able to exercise jurisdiction. However, if your ex-husband...

Need an attorney in Marion County, FL who thinks we can sue for contempt and past pay for nonpayment (contingency?)

You should search for experienced family law attorneys in your area. Mr. Feuerstein is correct, this is not the type of case family law attorneys...

Why hasn't anything been done and what else can i do? i filed emergency motion after emergency motion all denied

The judge has wide discretion in determining what is or is not an emergency. If you've been handling this on your own, you may have defects in...

Does thirteen year old have any rights to deny visitation or want to visit with a custodial parent?

No, a minor child does not get to dictate where and what they will do. If the father's actions are serious enough, you could pursue a supplemental...

How can I file that paper, I have no idea.

You need to be able to provide proof that you made the payments directly to her account. If you are unable to prove that the payments were made,...

Can I sue her for not paying the mortgage as stipulated in the divorce, ruined my credit plus all the expenses ?

You should bring your final judgment to an experienced family law attorney to be reviewed. You could possibly pursue a motion for enforcement If...

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Can our son (mechanic) serve me my divorce papers? Is there a legal time frame that has him freaking out, alimony? Now what?

You have 20 days to respond after being properly served. His directing the papers to you through your son would not be proper service. You should...

Family Law Tampa, Florida. How to reopen custody case?

You need to file a Supplemental Petition to Modify Final Judgment. The re-opening fee is $50. You should contact the Clerk about how to pay the...

Can I buy a home in Florida without my husband

If you are purchasing the property prior to the filing of a dissolution proceeding, it will be considered marital property in most instances...

What route do I have to take to receive majority custody of my children. Being that our parent agreement is in Jacksonville, FL

You need to file a Supplemental Petition to Modify Final Judgment. You will need to set forth the change in circumstances and your best argument...