Is my lawyer helping my case? How long am I supposed to wait until everything is worked out in court?

One of the most frustrating aspects of a divorce case is how slowly it can move. Part of that is that extensions of time are almost always granted...

General magistrate is not the same?

It's difficult to answer your question without more information. Are you sure, for example, that it wasn't the judge that gave you custody, and...

Do I have to pay 1/2 of my child's tuition?

It sounds like you understand that you currently have no obligation to pay, but you're worried your ex will try to go back to court for a...

When a divorced couple has a joint IRS debt and one day one of them is unable to pay, is the other one going to be responsible?

The IRS is not bound by the terms of the MSA, so if it isn't being paid in full (i.e., if the ex-wife stops paying) it can go after both your...

You may be able to petition the court for a modification of the parenting plan. This would be fairly fact specific, and it is always a good idea...

Shouldnt the father get custody of his child when the mother passes away?

If a court has adjudicated you as the father then you would automatically get full custody unless the grandmother could prove that you had...

Precedence of petitions for filing for a divorce in 2 separate states?

Assuming both states have jurisdiction--which is a complicated issue--you could move to stay the Florida proceedings pending resolution of the case...

I am concerned that if I relocate, it will give my ex some latitude with respect to 61.13 and allow her to relocate kids again.

Your move does not open the door for your ex to move. Note, though, that if you're planning to move more than 50 miles you technically need to...

Do alimony payments automatically stop when the spouse that is receiving them remarries?

I respectfully disagree with my colleague above. Unless you have a settlement agreement that says otherwise, your alimony obligation automatically...

Child support

Generally established child support orders will not be modified downward due to the birth of a subsequent child. Any support you are ordered to...