If I open up my alimony because I've lost my job, and I then find a new job making more money (the divorce has been final

Sometimes you simply determine to do nothing as this is surely a two edged sword that could come back to cut you. You must show a substantial...

I live in Florida and I'm separated from my spouse can I take my child on a two week vacation

Yes even if separated unless there is some kind of court order. However, you could not relocate without full compliance with the Relocation...

Can a judge split up a family because of relocation?

Yes the judge can prevent a relocation. The standard for relocation is "best interest of the child" There is no other greater standard. The Court...

Are the original divorce papers for mutual agreement from 2 years ago good or have to be updated even still mutual agreement?

My suggestion is that you should have your lawyer refresh the documents because things like marital debts and assets may have changed and your...

My wife moved out more than a year ago, are are we automatically divorced now?

No it does not matter that your wife moved out of the house. You are still legally married to her. You must file a Petition for Dissolution of your...

Your wife has the burden to prove by a preponderance of evidence that the agreement was procured by fraud and misrepresentation and that financial...

Daycare costs- child support

Day care costs are normally added as part of child support and shared by both parents in the calculations. However, the court needs to determine if...

I want to leave the state with my child. I want a divorce. Do I have legal right to take my child without his consent?

Under Florida law you simply cannot leave the State with a child and a pending divorce case if the child if a Florida resident. Florida has a...

In a divorce case, please describe the discovery process

Florida has standard discovery un Florida Family law Rule of procedure 12.285 which requires in all cases basic discovery for all Florida cases...