I have 1 child in Pa. and 1 in Fl. I am divorced . I have no job and no money. Can I be put in jail for not paying child support

The Judge may issue a purge amount (that the amount to get out of jail) if he/she finds that you had the ability to pay child support but failed do...

Can Children and Family Services take my kids away, if I refuse to take a drug test?

In Florida, DCF has an obligation to protect the children even if they are wrong at the onset of the case. If they "shelter" the children (take...

You have to wait at least 20 days from the time the papers are filed with the court to set a hearing. Sometimes it might take longer to get a...

Married in broward county Fl 8 years ago, separated 2 years ago...have 1 small child with me..can I divorce in Palm Beach?

There are a couple things you might want to consider -- the first is contacting the Florida Bar at http://www.floridabar.org/ to see if there are...

If my spouse is in jail & jail fails to bring him to court for divorce, judge rules & divorce granted, R we legally divorced?

Your spouse has 30 days since the entry of the Final Judgment (the divorce decree) to file an appeal. Did you get him served in jail? If so, do...

Can support be reduced?? The ex lives with her parents and hasn't worked in the 2 1/2 years we've been separated and divorced.

Dear Avvo Poster: Dear Avvo Poster: Each state has their own unique state laws governing Domestic Relations. I am licensed on in Florida, so I...

Why would I have to pay my wife's legal fees in a contested divorce?

Dear Avvo Poster: Each state has their own unique state laws governing Domestic Relations. I am licensed on in Florida, so I am not familiar with...