I'm a resident of Florida, husband is still in New Jersey. We are divorcing. Is it best to file in Florida or New Jersey?

That's a tough question because 1) you haven't provided many facts and 2) not many lawyers actively practice in both Florida and New Jersey. You...

Is the taking of money or property through fraud or misrepresentation illegal under Florida Law?

Yes. Usually, all of this type of activity falls under Florida's broad theft statute, but there may be other type of crimes that may apply as...

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Can I keep my children away from my ex husbands fiancé?

Well, you say you have sole custody, but he has timeshare ("visitation") "as agreed upon." Does that mean that you can stop the timeshare? If you...

In a divorce, do premarital vehicle payments count in the marital division if you did not pay them from the marital account?

If the vehicle was purchased entitled to one of the parties prior to the date of marriage and all of the payments for the vehicle were made through...

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Can father block a mother's move with child closer TO him? There is no restraining order.

You haven't provided us with enough information. For instance, were the mother and father married? If they were never married, has the father...

Can I suit for Bait and Switch?

"Bait and switch" means that you were offered a product for sale and they sold you a different product for the same price but a lesser value or for...

How do I get soul custody of my kids?

Assuming neither of you has been the court yet regarding your children, you have sole custody right now. If he files for timeshare (custody) and...

In family law case regarding time sharing, will a magistrate give a verdict/judgment same day?

It's up to the magistrate. Some general magistrates will tell you their ruling at the time of the hearing, but others will submit a recommendation...

What can I do to protect my son from someone that send him to the hospital

Ms. Downing has given you some very good advice. In addition, the judge in the criminal case will almost certainly grant a no-contact order...

Is it the judge's initials? Check with the original document with the clerk (sometimes you can pull that up online), but if the judge crossed it...