I filed a dating violence restraining order my boyfriend, but things have calmed down. I decided I don’t want to pursue this anymore. Can I cancel a restraining order on my boyfriend before the hearing date? The Petitioner can typically drop it at the hearing after...
I currently get the kids every other weekend and every Wednesday evening. I’ve been out of work and was unable to pay child support for the last month. I have a job opportunity out of state and need to relocate ASAP. Can I move out of state due to work even though I...
I was divorced from my husband 3 years ago. The judge granted him the home equity loan to pay, which he is refusing to pay. It is ruining my credit and is messing up my chance to get a new home. How can I go about enforcing payment? You need to file a Motion to...
My ex-husband just told me that he will undergo back surgery & he won’t be able to work for a year. He will put our kids’ child support on “Freeze.” Can he really do that? Would the court allow him to do that? Can you put child support on freeze if you are...
I am a Canadian citizen and my husband is an American citizen. We have one child together. We want to get a divorce and I want to move back to Canada with the child and continue to live in my own country. He doesn’t seem to want to fight me for everything so what can...
My fiancé passed away in March. His parents are suing me for items I supposedly have in my home such tools and clothes. Things of that nature which I do not have. I have given them everything, they have been coming to my house for month to collect things and demand...
We are not looking to get divorced now. However, we do want to have a valid and legal marital settlement agreement in place. Is this something I can have just notarized, or does it need to be filed with my court? You would need what is called a Post Nuptial Agreement....
My sister passed away April. She left behind 2 children. One child, who is 14 years old, has never spent time with her biological father and he is willing to sign anything to allow me to adopt her or become her legal guardian. I am U.S. citizen, residing in U.S. They...
Q: Mother and daughter live with her parents. The parents are moving out of state of Florida. The parents want both daughter and granddaughter to come with them. The father of the child lives in his car, does not have a job. Does he have any rights to keep them in...
Q: I live in Florida. My husband is deceased. He and I were both on the title of the home. If I want to sell the home do I need a continuous marriage affidavit? A: Yes, you should record an affidavit of continuous marriage and a death certificate. Speak with a...