Question: What happens to a temporary parenting plan signed by both parties after a divorce petition is withdrawn? Answer: There are some legal hurdles to this and not necessarily a simple answer. But, this agreement could be presented in a subsequent Divorce if you want to present it. However, under the relevant statute the Court […]
Q: Can I enroll my child in a different school without her father consenting to it? A: If you are not married and there is no parenting plan. You have the ability to make this choice for your child. If you do have a parenting plan, you should review your parenting pal for guidance. However, […]
Question: How can I get my ex husband to pay me for my attorneys fees which he was ordered to pay? Answer: There are a number of ways you could handle this. You could file a motion for contempt and, probably not on the first motion, but in subsequent motions you could ask for […]
Question: Can I move out of state with my children without my husband if we are separated ? Answer: IF you are to move out of state and there is no pending divorce or other custody case, you can move. However, you must inform your Husband and tell him where his children are. Because the […]
Question: My ex-husband refuses to put the vehicle he was awarded from our divorce in his name? Answer: The best thing to do in this scenario would be to file a motion for enforcement requiring that either the vehicle be sold or the title be transferred. Attorney E. Morse
Question: What to do if my kid doesn’t want to do overnight visits or phone calls with the other parent? Answer: The advice to this situation depends heavily on whether or not you have a Court order directing timesharing, as you do not want to be in violation of a Court Order. But if it […]
Question: Can I change my children’s last names to be hyphenated during divorce? Answer: You could ask for this relief in the Divorce. It would be the Court who would make a best interest analysis if this is in the best interest of the minor children. It happens frequently in Paternity cases if the child […]
Question: Is marriage legal if the license was never turned in in Florida? Answer: The answer to this question could depend on a number of things. The failure of a party to mail in the marriage license in Florida will not relieve them of obligations pursuant to a Divorce for things like Parental Responsibility, Child […]
Question: Can my custody be changed just because I now work night shift? Answer: Your former spouse could request a Modification based on these circumstances. Of Course it would depend on a lot of factors. But, generally, the Courts would prefer that the minor children spend their time with their parents before spending time with […]
Question: Do Grandparents Have legal Rights? Answer: Grandparents do not have legal rights to know where their grandchildren are, how they are doing, or anything of the like. Unfortunately, the Mother of your grandson has all of the decision making on who will be around and have information on your grandchild. If you truly are […]