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I have a child and his mother and I were never married. He’s 8 and we’ve shared custody for 6 of those years.

The mother is saying she only wants a parenting plan. She said her lawyer told her a financial affidavit is required in the state of Florida. I make about 6 times what she does. Is it required to submit the affidavit?


Matthew’s answer : The answer is probably “yes” it is required. In order to get a parenting plan approved in your situation, normally you or her need to file a Petition to Determine Paternity and Related Relief. The related relief is parenting responsibility, time sharing, child support, reimbursement for child-related expenses, etc. In order to figure out child support and reimbursement for child-related expenses, you both are required to file a Family Law Financial Affidavit. It has to bed on e within 45 days of you being served. Also, you are both required to file certificates of compliance with Mandatory Disclosure unless you both agree to waive it by filing a Stipulation for Waiver of Mandatory Disclosure. Goodluck!

What am I obligated to tell husband about with regards to my medical care if I am pregnant and I want a divorce?

I want a divorce and I am pregnant. What right does my husband have to know when and where are my doctor appointments. I do not want him at my appointments. What about ultrasounds? I agreed to tell him about any emergencies and send him ultrasound pics. But does he have to know about specific appointments ?


Matthew’s answer: Legally, I don’t think you are required to notity him of anything at this point. Just like you are not allowed into the doctor’s office examining room for his personal confidential doctor-patient privileged appointments, he is not allowed to force his way into the examining room for your personal confidential doctor-patient privileged appointments. Good luck!


Contempt ofcourt?

This is over a home. He is in prison long time. He wasn’t when he owed the Settlement Agreement money he settled for to me. Never paid a dime. Now in prison still hasn’t payed since 2013. Breach of contract right? Settlement Agreement was approved by judge and he got my home and it says in Agreement he has to give me money. Long story. Can I file contempt of court?
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