How soon after arrival in Florida from New York I can file for divorce in Florida?

You must be a Florida resident for 6 months before you can file for divorce. You should either quickly apply for your Florida driver's license or...

Need clarification or translation on legal verbiage, re: outcome to contempt of court hearing

Regarding the $5,000 for the vehicle, the judge gave you a judgment for $5,000.00. Your first step is to obtain a certified copy of the judgment...

My husband has been gone for over a year without paying child support. Can I request arrearage when I get a divorce?

If you are seeking to have child support awarded before the date that you filed your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, be sure that your...

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How is debt divided in divorce in Florida?

Debt is considered by the court in the equitable distribution of the property. It can be used to off-set property distributed. Sometimes the court...

If one parent is not working, due to being fired/let go, does the other parent still have to pay for child care?

The answer to your question is dependent on the specific language of your court order. You should have the order reviewed by an experienced family...

What age can kids stay home alone at?

Although the statutes do not provide a specific age as to when a child may be left home alone, the basic requirement is that the child is of a...

Child support question

Yes, the guidelines do take into consideration court-ordered child support, which is actually paid, for other children. It is deducted from your...

Should I try to renegotiate my divorce settlement agreement?

Your question does not make clear the change in financial circumstances, however, based upon the limited facts presented, it does sound as though...

Can I change my will without a Lawyer/Solicitor

I agree with my colleagues. Your family will expect to inherit, which means that they will likely seek the services of an attorney to set aside...

My uncle died last Sunday but he didn't have a will, he had spoken about where he wanted his money and property to go.

Unfortunately, oral wills are not valid in Florida. I have to agree with my colleague - without a written will, you do not have a basis for making...