Just received letter that I have a child support Case opened on me. What are my options next?

Ideally, your timesharing agreement with your wife is in writing, and signed by both of you. If not, and you cannot reach an agreement, you will...

I agree with my colleague above. A Final Judgment is not merely a form that you need to fill out. It typically consists of a parenting plan and...

What do I do?

I'm sorry you're going through that. Timesharing is determined based on the Court's analysis of 20 statutory "best interest" factors. ...

What is the best option to get a 50/50 time share?

It sounds like your child support case is separate from your timesharing case, and that is problematic because your overnights are not considered...

In Florida, your assets and liabilities are determined under the concept of "equitable distribution." This means that any marital assets or...

What are my custody rights if I am not married and my girlfriend decides to move back to her home state with our child?

The short answer is yes. Once you file a paternity action, your girlfriend would not be able to leave the jurisdiction without permission from the...

Can I request a CHANGE of VENUE if the minor children and myself have not lived in the original county for 2 years?

If child support is the only issue pending before the Court, venue would still be proper in the original county. However, if the children do not...

Right of first refusal in parenting plan

The answer to your question really depends on the language in your parenting plan. If he is consistently not exercising his overnights, this may...

What happens when a divorce is filed for, but the spouse isn’t in the United States?

Unfortunately, it is difficult for an attorney to answer your question without a lot more information. For instance, the answer will depend on how...

What are the specifics regarding a case of abandonment in the State of Florida?

You are asking about divorce and timesharing, which have different legal standards. You only have to allege that the marriage is irretrievably...