My husband is claiming that child support is based on his average income from the last 3 years. Is this true?

I write to supplement Mr. Oliver's response. There is no "averaging" of income for the calculation of child support. Your request for his...

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What is the most you can be sued for in small claims court? If a landlord is sueing a tenant would that be small claims court

In Florida, the current jurisdictional limit for small claims court matters is $5,000. A landlord may sue a tenant in small claims court,...

Didn't Shoplift, But Treated Like A Criminal

Florida Statute, s. 810.09, would appear to permit a property owner or its authorized agent (e.g., a security guard) to exclude someone from a...

My apt. was broken into due to lack of maint of land lord. Is she responsible for the property that was stolen?

I would suggest you contact Bay Area Legal Services (http://www.bals.org/). BALS is experienced in landlord/tenant issues and can help you...

Is there a law or anything preventing a person from renting an apartment that only has 2 bedrooms, if you have 2 kids.

I am not aware of any law which would prevent you from renting a two bedroom apartment even though you have two children, one male and one female. ...

I'm looking for basic information of the different courts in Fort Lauderdale.

I'm not sure I understand your question, but the websites for the Broward County courts and clerk might help. Here's the link to the courts -...

Correct wording to take someone off of a deed

The deed should be drafted so that it conveys the type of an "estate" you intend to convey to the people you want to receive it. A "life estate"...

Does the Florida (Tampa) court system usually allow someone to setup a payment plan to pay court costs and fines?

You should retain an attorney to assist you because fines are only one component of the potential penalties you are facing. According to the...

What is considered filling suit?? Is is before mediation? or court or on when you go to it?

"Filing suit" refers to the act of giving a complaint or petition to the clerk of court for filing. The initial pleading will be accompanied by...

I write simply to add what you would need to prove in a counterclaim based upon abuse of process. In Florida, an abuse of process claim requires...