As the spouse of a retired Navy member am I entitled to any of his retirement pay for support of myself and our 17 year old son?

While the pension may or may not be attachable for purposes of equitable distribution, it would be considered as a source of income for purposes...

If on spouseis currently living in Florida and the other is living in Michigan, where should I file for divorce?

Florida law requires you to be a resident of the State of Florida for the 6 months preceding the filing of the action. So, if you move after filing...

My husband text messaged me our marriage is over and to leave the house. Do I have to leave?

No, you do not need to leave the house. I suggest that you immediately retain the services of a competent family law attorney whom can assist you...

Yes, he can enter the house to retrieve his personal belongings. If the locks have been changed, he can have a locksmith open up the house. I would...

How does alimony work in florida?

Under what circumstances will the court award alimony or spousal support? The obligation of spouses to support each other does not necessarily...

What if i wasnt at the wedding

I think that an annulment is in order here. The difference between a divorce and an annulment is that a divorce is a dissolution of a valid...

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My son's mother made a false DCFS claim in order to get sole custody of my 5 year old son. What recourse do I have?

I don't know what the legal status is between you and your son's mother. If there is a judgment in place regarding parental responsibility, then a...

Over 1 year+ a couple of months, I had started a modification of child custody with my attorney,whom is no longer my attroney

If the case has not been moved along in a timely manner, it may be subject to dismissal. Many people believe that once they file a case, that the...

I am divorced and co-signed my ex's Sallie Mae loan. Can she be forced to pay from the alimony?

There are two (2) ways to attack this problem. The first is to file a motion for enforcement of the payment of the debts. As part of the relief...

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Spouse took a loan from mom. I did not know or sign for it, Do I have to pay it back in a divorce.

It sounds as if the amount owed at the current time is in dispute. This issue needs to be looked into to determine the real amount that is owed. ...