Need to get primary custody of daughter

Assuming you meet the jurisdictional requirements for filing a proceeding here in Florida, you will want to file for a determination of paternity,...

Your daughter has the right to expect her attorney will communicate with her, keep her apprised of developments, and return telephone calls. If...

Who has jurisdiction?

Florida would have jurisdiction if you lived in the state for the 6 months immediately preceding the filing. Since you are now in California, you...

Do alimony payments stop in Florida after 15 years?

Alimony payments are paid for different amounts of time, according to the language contained in your Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. If...

Shared custody. Father agrees to allow me to move out of state.

You must obtain the father's consent to your relocation, in writing. If you have his agreement in writing, then you can ask the Court to enter an...

How can I find good vocational evaluator

The best way I know of to find a good vocational evaluator is to get recommendations from family law attorneys in your area. Is there someone local...

Can I object to an interrogatory question?

Discovery in Florida is broad. Unless all issues of timesharing are resolved, then your opinion of your husband's parenting skills does have...

Can we modify a final judgememt?

Final judgments re child issues may be modified according to what is in the best interests of the child. Was an Order entered by the judge who said...

I want to collect on spousal support that I was awarded in a final judgment in my divorce decree.

Has your divorce decree been domesticated? Please submit your paperwork to a Florida attorney in your area for review. Statutes of limitation are...

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