My husband wants to file a "separation pending dissolution", should I move on with a divorce anyway?

Florida does not recognize a legal separation in court which means that there is no such thing as a court approved legal separation here....

Should I return to Florida to file for divorce and be present for the legal proceedings. Will it better my position wit my kid

Many fathers have lost a child custody battle, simply because they didn't take the time to learn how the court system works. You need to return to...

I was served with divorce papers, the wife asking for attorneys fees, can I use the adultery as a defense to the fees? Florida

Florida is a :No Fault" Divorce state. Adultery will not matter in this case, especially since you have been separated so long. The key...

I am getting 10 years of alimony, but my divorce is not yet final and my husband owes me back alimony for 8 months.

The answer to your question depends completely upon whether you have a Temporary Alimony Order and what it says. Normally, Alimony begins when...

Where to file my divorce and make it legal here in USA?

Are you stating that you live in Florida? If so, you are entitled to a divorce here if you have been a resident for 6 months or longer. You can...

Hi All I went trough a messy divorce in Florida and the judge ordered the house to be sold and profit if any to be split.

If you have a valid Order from a Pinellas County Judge ordering the sale, it means the house was partitioned and you own half. Did you send the...

Ex husband ran off with my wife's son ten years ago and son makes contact with mother recently . what do we do ?

If your Wife has a valid Court Order, and the Child was abducted 10 years ago, she should notify the Court immediately. She needs to find the exact...

What should I conduct myself during mediation?

You are entitled to have all Discovery documents before Mediation. While I do not think you will get the best result going to Mediation alone, I do...

I'm 16 and will be 17 next month can my uncle press runaway charges on me if he does not have legal custody of me

Are you living with your Uncle under a valid Court Order? Where are your parents? Have you ever been involved with a DCF case? Have you ever had to...

I would never advise a client who is currently receiving alimony to have any type of "marriage' ceremony, spiritual or not. Your Former Husband...