Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
hello, i am a newly single mom. ok so here is a short version of my story, husband left my 4 kids and i didn't pay rent so we were force to move. so basically we were left homeless i was not working for 7 years, so i left kids with my parents and i went on my own to look for a job, housing and a car so i can get my kids back. my husband also took our car and had it repo. so my question is what are my rights as far as custody,child support,alimony, and divorce. i currently moved to south fl and kids are with my parents in central fl. what can he do and can he just go to my parents and get kids without telling me or not bring them back. i am trying to get back on my feet asap so i look like i can take care of my kids in court help me please.
3 Answers from Attorneys
If he has the money, you can seek child support and alimony. You should give temporary custody to your parents, in writing.
Unless you are very confident that he won't dispute jurisdiction, retain an attorney that practices in the County where you both last resided as husband and wife. While you can seek child support, and possibly alimony, without filing a divorce, if the marriage is over, you should file for divorce. To do otherwise would needlessly force you to incur substantial duplicative attorney fees and costs. I will gladly discuss the specifics of your case over the phone. Call my Palm Harbor office first thing in the morning. Until the Court gets involved, legally there is nothing stopping him from grabbing the kids. I also have a Tampa location.
Elliot Jay Goldstein
Tampa Location:
Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.
550 N. Reo St., Ste. 300
Tampa, FL 33609
Tele. No.: 813/810-1500
Pinellas Location:
Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.
1014 Ohio Ave., Ste. B
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Tele. No.: 727/455-6596
If he is the primary wage earner then you have a claim for alimony, support, and full custody.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John Smitten, Esquire
Carey and Leisure
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
ph: 727-799-3900
ph: 1-800-927-0400
fax: 727-490-4944
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