Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

The paper work I have filed for my dissolution of marriage state that I would meet my ex half way which is 80 miles. The lawyer asked if it was possible to meet half way. My boyfriend said he would give it a try and that is why it is in my paperwork. We have tried this for five months now and it is interfering with my boyfriends school and work and he already drives her around for school and appointments. There is no court order saying I have to make this drive, its just simply filed in my paperwork for the Dissolution of Marriage. My boyfriend is no longer able to make this drive and I do not have a license or car. Will I some how be faulted for not be able to make this drive anymore just because it is in my paperwork? My lawyer had failed to explain that by my boyfriend volunteering to try it would mean that now I would be bound permanently to this agreement until mediation because it was filed in my paperwork. Is this true? And what can I do about this situation? Will I get in trouble for not making this drive anymore? My ex moved with only a two day notice and its 160 miles away.


Asked on 12/04/12, 7:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

The general rule is that if you move you drive. So if the ex moved away he should drive. If the current order was based upon the ex living close to you then that needs to be changed. Contact my office for free consultation 727-446-7659.

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Answered on 12/05/12, 4:34 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

I suggest you file an immedate motion to amend your agreement basesd on a substantial change of circumstances. Since your boyfriend is not obligated to honor your agreement, your attorney should not have proceeded with this if he was aware that you do not drive. If I can be of assistance, please contact my office for an appointment.

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Answered on 12/05/12, 7:33 am


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