In a Divorce, does anyone have good case law to use date of Separation as date for valuation of marital assets?

There is a lot of case law on this subject. First, I would start with the statute itself, Fla. Stat. 61.075 that provides as set forth below....

I would greatly suggest that you do a Motion to Compel so that you really know what the numbers are prior to going to trial. I would alos include...

Child custody help

This is a common question that I get all of the time, i.e I want to terminate parental rights. While there is a statutory method of doing such a...

Can I date if I have filed for divorce in Florida?

Yes, you can date. Florida is a no-fault divorce state. Thus, the Court does not really care about whom you date, especially in light of the fact...

What can I do if my girlfriend violated felony probation took our 3yr old and went to a different state no custody order

You need to file a Paternity/Parental Responsibility action coupled with an Emergency Motion for the Return of the Child. I would also advise law...

I agree with some of the other commentators on this question. There is no real time limit to call up Motion to Dismiss. Even though the Defendant...

What if I don't want my case heard by the magistrate?

If you never received the notice, that might be a basis for a general motion to set aside the Order of referral to the magistrate. Both Judge...

My sons fathers family is making false complaints to DCF on me.

Assuming that Florida has jusridiction under the UCCJEA (home state of the child is defined as the place where the child has lived for the 6...

Do I need a lawyer to file for full custody and name change?

Yes, you need an attorney. The term "full custody" doesn't exist under Florida law although many people use the term in every day discussions...

Can I file for spousal support with the self help center at the courthouse- without needing an attorney? Martin County Florida.

Yes, you can use the self-help center to file this case on your own. They will probably charge you $25-$30 for the packet of forms. However,...