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I Want To Take My Child Out Of The Country, But I Have Been Told I Have To Get My Child’s Other Parent To Agree To Allow Him To Have A Passport. What Can I Do In Florida If I Can’t Find The Other Parent?

  • Apr 26, 2015

That’s a frustrating situation. Yes, normally in order to get a passport for your child you must get the other parent to agree. If you are unable to locate your...

Should I File A Contested Or An Uncontested Divorce In Florida? What’s The Difference? Which Would Work Better For My Situation?

  • Apr 22, 2015

Florida is a no-fault state for divorce, so the parties can get divorced without proving any reason beyond irreconcilable differences. Some issues of fault could come into play, such as...

Can I Be Forced To Pay For My Children’s Private School Tuition In A Divorce In Florida?

  • Apr 14, 2015

Florida law does not specifically state that parents can be forced to pay for private school tuition in a divorce. Instead, it publishes a guideline amount for child support. If parents have...

What Is An Injunction Against Sexual Violence In Florida?

  • Apr 13, 2015

An injunction against sexual violence is for individuals who have been the victim of sexual violence in Florida. “Sexual violence” is defined as sexual battery, a lewd sexual act involving...

I Am About To File My Taxes And Am Recently Divorced In Florida. Who Gets To File As Head Of Household And Is That A Good Idea?

  • Apr 10, 2015

Anyone with questions about taxes and divorce should consult with a tax specialist. However, in general it’s advantageous for most taxpayers to file as head of household. The standard deduction...

I’m Getting Divorced In Florida. Do We Have To Split Our Assets Equally?

  • Apr 2, 2015

No, you do not necessarily split your assets equally in a divorce in Florida. Florida law says that assets and debts will be equitably divided. Any non-marital assets and debts...

What Are My Legal Options In Florida If My Estranged Husband Keeps Coming And Going From Our House And Taking My Things?

  • Mar 25, 2015

I’m very sorry to hear about that your ex-husband is tormenting you and making you feel unsafe in your own home. In a situation like that, you have a couple...

I Am So Unhappy With My Florida Divorce Attorney, But Have Already Paid Them A Great Deal Of Money. What Are My Options Now?

  • Mar 21, 2015

If you are not happy with your divorce attorney, there are some things you should do, and some things you should not do. First, since your attorney has already taken...

My Spouse Left Me And Moved To Another State And I Have Been Unable To Locate Them. Can I Still Get A Divorce In Florida?

  • Mar 1, 2015

I’m sorry to hear that. Yes, fortunately you can still get a divorce if your spouse is not able to be located. If Florida didn’t have such laws, it could...

My Husband Is Abusive And I Want Out. What’s The Best Way To File For Divorce In Florida When An Abusive Spouse Is Involved?

  • Feb 17, 2015

It’s never easy to end your marriage. When you are married to an abusive spouse, however, an already bad situation can become even worse. If your husband is abusive and...