Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: spousal and child support

You can file an emergency motion preventing him from taking the children out of the country and asking that he turn over the children's passports. You can then resume or start the divorce proceedings that will include dealing with your property and custody issues.

Re: spousal and child support

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You will need to retain a qualified divorce attorney who can file an emergency petition to prevent any attempt by him to take the children with him if he leaves. Your attorney can advise you of the necessary procedures to seek the rest of that which you seek, although if he does return to Algeria, it may never be enforceable if he does not return to the United States. At the least, a judgment may be entered that will accrue in his absence and, if he does return, you can enforce it at that time.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: spousal and child support

You need to get an attorney as soon as possible because you can't do any of this without one.