If you look on your driver’s license, you will see in fine print that the state of Florida deems the right to drive as a privilege. If an officer has a reasonable belief that a driver is impaired by drugs or alcohol, the person is brought to the county’s jail. There, the individual is asked to breathe into a breathalyzer. The…
Helping Good People At Their Worst Times
Month: April 2014
My divorce judgment says that I am to have parenting time with my daughter on Christmas day. If my ex-husband refuses to give her back, can I call the police?
Generally, law enforcement will not become involved in a custody battle even if your documents indicate otherwise. You must file a Motion for a PickUp Order with the Court. Once the Order is entered, you bring the Order to Law Enforcement. They will then facilitate the return of your daughter. You also have the option of filing a Motion for…
Escambia County Parenting Plan
Escambia County Parenting Plan
Who gets the dog?
I’m asked quite frequently “Who gets the dog?” The truth- in Florida pets are treated as personal property. One party will receive ownership of the pet and the other will not. The other will not get visitation rights. The courts do however look at who bought the dog, who named it, who walked it to name a few of the…
My divorce is set before a Judge. I thought I would have a jury trial. Is that not right?
In Florida, all divorce proceedings are held before a Judge or General Magistrate, not a jury.
If I go to jail, am I still responsible for child support?
Yes. If you are at the time of incarceration ordered to pay child support, you will continue to be obligated to pay it even if you are in jail. In order to temporarily stop paying child support, you must file a Petition to Modify your child support obligation. It doesn’t end automatically. A court can only require a party to…
Can I make my husband pay for the divorce?
In Florida, courts will look at whether one party needs the other to contribute to their fees and also whether the other party has the ability to do so. Typically, there would need to be a moderate disparity in the parties’ incomes for the court to award fees. Judges can order a party to pay all or only a portion…
Santa Rosa County Shared Parenting Plan
Santa Rosa County Shared Parenting Plan
I was arrested for possession of marijuana. One of my friends said I could lose my driver’s license. Is that right?
Yes, in the state of Florida, if you are adjudicated guilty for a drug related offense (other than possession of drug paraphernalia), you will lose your driver’s license for 2 years.
My husband spent $10,000 on our credit card at a local strip club. If I go through with a divorce from him, am I liable for that debt?
Assuming you don’t approve of him going to the club and you didn’t go with him, you can make the argument that the debt is his separate debt since it was incurred for a non-marital purpose. The Court could allocate that debt to him and him alone. Keep in mind though that if it is a joint credit card, the…