My dad is getting a divorce in the state of Florida. I want to help him with the talking because he speaks Spanish.

If your father does not speak English, he needs to be accompanied by a certified interpreter. A family member or a friend cannot interpret for him....

Is there a difference in the judgement from a family court vs. civil court in a breach of contract regarding funds not paid?

What you have is an issue of the enforcement of your marital settlement agreement. If the agreement provides that he must pay off certain debts,...

I live in FL, my husband overseas and i need to file for divorce. can i file myself without a problem?

Yes, you can file yourself without a problem. Both parties do not need to be in the same place at the same time to file for divorce. Since you say...

Do I qualify for a reduction in child support under the 20% rule?

I agree with the other attorneys, but just to add something: You can't go back and get retroactive child support. So, the attorney you spoke with...

How can I stop my ex from dropping my two oldest boys from his health insurance? They just turned 18.

Do you have any written agreements or court orders that require him to provide health insurance for the children after they reach the age of 18? If...

Family Law/Child Custody - Is it possible to amend a pre trial memorandum and produce more documents 1 week prior to trial?

Read the Order Setting Trial that your judge issued when the date was set. Many of them include a cut-off date for discovery. That means that any...

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How to file a divorce when my ex is living out of the country?

It appears from your post that you live in Jacksonville, FL. Have you lived in Florida for the last 6 months? If so, you can go ahead and file your...

I need help with my divorce case but have no money at this time to provide a lawyer, I just need to ask a few questions.

First off, there is no "legal separation" in the state of Florida, just so that you're aware. As far as the situation you're in now, what is your...

Can I file to have divorce amended if during original proceedings I was in and out of hospital??

If the Court never ordered alimony to begin with, the Court has no jurisdiction to modify that. In other words, you can't go back to get alimony...

Can I modify time sharing if I now have more time to spend with my children?

I think you need to sit with a family law attorney in the Vero Beach area, who is familiar with the Court your case will be filed in, and with the...