You should respond to the allegations with reasons why you oppose the changes requested. You are allowed to move so long as it does not disrupt the child's schedule or schooling. Your only legal obligation is to notify the other parent when you move of your new address. Speak with a local... View More

To properly protect yourself you would also want a postnuptial agreement making it clear that the property moving forward would be your non-marital asset. Otherwise, if the two of you continue to live in the property together as time passes he may acquire an interest in the equity by virtue of the... View More

If you are in the process of Florida adopting the child support order then you are already doing what you need to. A parent cannot simply relinquish their rights to a child. The father will be responsible for child support until the child turns 18. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific... View More

The legal standard for spousal support is financial need and ability to pay. You can definitely ask for spousal support. 28 years is a long term marriage. A support award will be based on how much each party earns, or can earn. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Yes. Fiie a modification together with the California order. Be sure to file before she moves. As long as the children have lived in Florida for the past six months, the court in Florida has jurisdiction to decide what happens. Speak with a local family law attorney for more specific advice.

Go consult with a local family lawyer that offers a free consultation. You may be able to seek support for a short amount of time but in a six year marriage you are going to be expected to support yourself. Spousal support is based on your financial need and his financial ability to pay. Speak with... View More

You can IF you both agree to this provision. In reality, you will find that a clause like this is difficult to enforce. What if someone spends the night, or two nights, is that a violation? Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Obtaining a license by itself does not mean that you are married. Florida, like most states, does not recognize common law marriage so how you have lived and the joint bank account are not important. You could do an online search of the clerk who issued the marriage license to see if there is a... View More

Send the bills. First, it is your responsibility through shared parental responsibility to keep the other parent informed about medical issues (which includes therapy). The law is that you do not need the other parent's permission to send the child to therapy so he cannot block it. Worst case,... View More

If the court order is clear that it is her obligation to prepare the QDRO then you do not have to do anything. Your only obligation is to cooperate if and when she contacts you. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Your only legal recourse regarding infidelity is to recover half of any money that is spent on the affair. You first need to decide if you will pursue a divorce or not. If yes, go see a local family attorney. If no, go see a local therapist who can help you, or both of you, moving forward. Speak... View More

You are actually asking a criminal law question. If your parents are on board and no one is taking the matter to the police or the State Attorneys Office then no one is going to prosecute just because he signs the birth certificate. Speak with a local criminal defense lawyer for more specific... View More

You do not say if you are married or not. If you are unmarried and have never been to court for paternity then you can basically do whatever you like. If the father opposes anything then he would have to go to court. If you are married it is a similar situation. Speak with a local family lawyer for... View More

Since you are married, it would be better to file a divorce case so that you have the court to back you up. Currently, by virtue of being married, you both have a right to the property so there is no legal basis to put him out or remove his belongings. Speak with a local family lawyer for more... View More

Is there a current order on timesharing? If yes, what court issued that order? That is where you would need to file your motion to modify the current court order based on the "best interests of the child." If you have never been to court or if there is no court order then you need to file... View More

The answer to your question is not that simple. In a divorce the starting point for division of property is 50/50. However, there are many factors that can change that. For example, since you have been separated for four years I am assuming that you have not paid anything towards the house for the... View More

If your agreement says that he can claim one child then you should just sign the form. You will lose this issue in court. You will create even more trouble if you claim both children on your taxes. If you want to change things based on new circumstances then you must return to court on a... View More

You are asking two separate questions, legally.

You have no legal responsibility to house your younger brother.

Regarding the lease, tell the landlord that you are canceling. Do not take possession of the property. You may lose any deposit that may have been made. Speak with a local... View More

There is a law that prohibits relocation more than 50 miles, Statute 61.13001

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Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Probably not. There is definitely no law that says that. There would have to be a motion filed with the court and proof brought forward at a hearing to show that your mother babysitting is not in the best interests of the child. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.