Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Not if you have an Order in place. Separation does not count in Florida - we have no separation agreement. However, if you have filed for divorce and you have custody of the children, then no he can not go against what has been issued from the court. If you have only filed - then you need to go ahead and get a temporary needs hearing in place and request c ustody, child support, visitation and possession of the marital home and furnishings and a vehicle until a hearing can be heard.

If the Court has not issued an Order addressing custody, then you need to promptly get that issue before the Court. This can be done by seeking "Temporary Relief".

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.

If you opt to proceed without the assistance of counsel, be aware that you will not be entitled to a �do over� if things go badly.

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

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Sincerely, Elliot Goldstein

Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.

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