How does the previous court orders factor in to the divorce?

If the previous orders are from Florida, you can use that in the dissolution case, however, as you know, you can't qualify for simplified. You...

Can I get a divorce judge to award me attorneys fees BEFORE I hire an attorney?

No, you can not but once you hire an attorney you can ask the other side to pay temporary attorney fees.

Can a mother be put on child support when she doesn't ever see child or work?

You should hire an attorney to file a petition for support or you can ask the Department of Revenue/Child Support Program to file for you. Even...

Restraining order for DV in front of children issue?

Whenever DCF gets involved, it only complicates matters. If the dom violence was in front of the children, that gives DCF a reason to intervene,...

How can we file for abandonment?

You can file a Petition for Step-Parent Adoption, but it will probably be contested and you will need to have an attorney file for you as this is...

While it is still law, a bill to repeal the cohabitation law is pending for the Governor's signature, see this link...

Can I petition for an Injunction against domestic violence if a petition to modify parental responsibility has been filed?

If I understand your question, you are alleging that his filing of the petition for parenting responsibility and timesharing is a violation of your...

Help with emancipation of granddaughter

Not enough information is provided, such as her age, what her education and ability to live on her own is as well as whether her Mother is...

Which forms do I need to fill out? Do I need the worksheet/financial, child support guidelines?

If your case involves child support, then you need to file a Child support guidelines worksheet, but I would advise hiring an attorney to do that...

What should I expect in court from the judge on Monday? How should I prepare? Could I face possible jail time?

You could conceivable be incarcerated, but you absolutely should go with anything that shows you have looked for work and all your efforts to find...