Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

If the marriage is over, then it is over. In that case, file for divorce.

If he is violent, or threatens you physically, then do not wait for an attorney. Just file a Temporary Injunction for Protection from Domestic Violence. You can find the forms on line. You can also get them from the Court Clerk.

Alimony depends on the comparative financial resources of the parties, and the length fo the marriage.

Generally, whatever was acquired during the marriage (property, financial accounts, debts, land, motor vehicles, ect...) is considered marital property (50% 50%). If he is disposing of, or liquidating, martial assets, it probably would be in your interests to retainer legal counsel, and to file for divorce asap.

In Florida, with family law cases, depending on the parties' comparative financial resources, the Courts have the discretion to hold one party responsible for all, or part, of the other's attorney fees and costs. In other words, if the other party has significantly stronger financial resources, do not assume that you will not be able to afford to retain an attorney.

The above information is provided without any consideration/payment having been received, and without full knowledge of all of the facts.

An internet inquiry is no substitution for an in-office consultation with an attorney.

If your situation falls within the Greater Tampa Bay area, I would be happy to schedule you for a no obligation half hour office consultation. The main office is in Dunedin, with a satellite location in Tampa.

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Good Luck, Elliot Goldstein

Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.

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