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What is my argument in front of the judge in family court.

Leticia's answer | Answered on April 09, 2014

I agree with the other attorneys, you need a lawyer to represent you. If you cannot afford one, a legal aid or legal services organization near...

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Which state prevails?

Leticia's answer | Answered on April 09, 2014

The attorney is required to be a member of the Florida Bar if he is going to practice law in Florida. If he is simply going to provide advice on...

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Can I still get back child support even though I turned 18, even after my moms death?

Leticia's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

You did not provide enough information, but I will do my best with some general answers. During the time that your mom was financially supporting...

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Can we sue for back Child Support up to original date of filing even if case was disposed?

Leticia's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

In Florida, in an initial determination of child support, the court has discretion to award child support retroactive to the date when the parents...

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I am recently unemployed due to company restructuring. I want to get a change in child support until I find new employment.

Leticia's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

I do not think that they will use zero as your income. They may use the unemployment amount or they may impute minimum wage. The reduction will...

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I was served Saturday at 9:40 pm with a subpoena stating I have to show up Monday at 11:00 am. I can't make it - what to do?

Leticia's answer | Answered on April 06, 2014

Are you a party to the case or are you just a witness? If you are just a witness, I would call the office of the lawyer that issued the subpoena...

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Hi I would like to know...whats the minimum pay for child support

Leticia's answer | Answered on April 06, 2014

The amount of child support you will be entitled to is based on the Florida guidelines. The guidelines takes his income into consideration as well...

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Can I ask for child support after 14 years of being divorced? My younger daughter is 17.

Leticia's answer | Answered on April 06, 2014

Yes you can but you need to act quickly as your daughter is close to the age of majority. In Florida, child support terminates when a child turns...

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Can I subpoena financials from a prior case to use in my case for a support hearing?

Leticia's answer | Answered on April 05, 2014

I would start by checking the court file for the other case. A lot of the information you may need may be obtained by going to the court clerk's...

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My daughter's ex owes over $39,000. for child support, his father changed his will and the ex will be entitled to the house

Leticia's answer | Answered on March 30, 2014

I assume right now the house is owned by 96 year old father. From what you wrote, your daughter's ex is going to inherit the house when the 96...

Leticia L Valdes's Answers (634)

What is my argument in front of the judge in family court.

Which state prevails?

Can I still get back child support even though I turned 18, even after my moms death?

Can we sue for back Child Support up to original date of filing even if case was disposed?

I am recently unemployed due to company restructuring. I want to get a change in child support until I find new employment.

I was served Saturday at 9:40 pm with a subpoena stating I have to show up Monday at 11:00 am. I can't make it - what to do?

Hi I would like to know...whats the minimum pay for child support

Can I ask for child support after 14 years of being divorced? My younger daughter is 17.

Can I subpoena financials from a prior case to use in my case for a support hearing?

My daughter's ex owes over $39,000. for child support, his father changed his will and the ex will be entitled to the house