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What is the best advice being i am representing self?

Dustin's answer | Answered on May 01, 2017

I agree you really need representation. There is legal aid in Collier County if you cannot afford an attorney. If you don't qualify for legal aid...

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Court issued a partial final judgment one year ago and "reserved" ruling for child support. Ex has not paid any since.

Dustin's answer | Answered on January 17, 2017

You should seek a local attorney to review the file prior to the hearing. It sounds like you had a temporary order, which may have been superseded...

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Been married 25 years been separated 8 is there any benefits i can recieve before filling for a divorce

Dustin's answer | Answered on January 17, 2017

It would appear that you should dissolve the marriage. I am not sure what benefit you would obtain prior to filing but this is a topic to discuss...

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Can I file a no contact order?

Dustin's answer | Answered on January 16, 2017

I would echo the prior answer. There is a possibility of obtaining an injunction based on stalking. However, the Court will require significant...

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Do i have to have " marks" or be punched to have my boyfriend aressted for domestic violence?

Dustin's answer | Answered on January 13, 2017

If you are being abused you should not stay with him any longer. Even if the police do not believe they have enough to arrest him you should not...

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I gave my fiancé a ring, necklace and earrings as an engagement present.

Dustin's answer | Answered on January 13, 2017

The ring is consideration for marriage. However, you reference "gift" if these items were given to her as a gift, not a consideration for the...

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In Florida can an emancipated 16 year old minor marry another 16 year old minor if the minor has parental consent?

Dustin's answer | Answered on January 09, 2017

Florida Statute: 741.0405 "When marriage license may be issued to persons under 18 years.— (1) If either of the parties shall be under the age of...

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How do I get my own place during divorce with no job

Dustin's answer | Answered on October 27, 2016

The easy "legal answer" is you can get temporary support from him. However, realistically that is at least a couple of months away. If the...

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Can i drive to another town having a harship lincense (business)to pick up my daughter in the weeks of visitation

Dustin's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

This sounds like a criminal matter. I would suggest speaking with a criminal attorney to see if traveling to pick your daughter up would be a...

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How to get a divorce first and fight later to see what rights I have to get some money from divorce.

Dustin's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

It would not be wise to "get the divorce first" and plan to fight later. Your rights would be within the initial divorce and if you signed a quick...

Dustin Michael Butler's Answers (115)

What is the best advice being i am representing self?

Court issued a partial final judgment one year ago and "reserved" ruling for child support. Ex has not paid any since.

Been married 25 years been separated 8 is there any benefits i can recieve before filling for a divorce

Can I file a no contact order?

Do i have to have " marks" or be punched to have my boyfriend aressted for domestic violence?

I gave my fiancé a ring, necklace and earrings as an engagement present.

In Florida can an emancipated 16 year old minor marry another 16 year old minor if the minor has parental consent?

How do I get my own place during divorce with no job

Can i drive to another town having a harship lincense (business)to pick up my daughter in the weeks of visitation

How to get a divorce first and fight later to see what rights I have to get some money from divorce.