Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Ive been married now 9 years now and i have 3 children with my husband will i be able to get alimony/retirement from him one of our kids is disabled! im workin parttime and he's workin! im now currently receiving child support from him and hes fightin me so he doesnt have to! how long will it take to get the divorce? am im in title to receive some retirement and or alimony? i had to work partime to take care our children he wouldnt let me work full time because he didnt want no one takin care of our kids! now we are separated and he tryin to fight me so he doesnt hav to pay for someone to watch the kids whie i have to work etc! what advice can you help me with! i want to file for divorce now but dont know what should do 1st! we've been together since 1996 and now were separated!


Asked on 7/29/11, 8:09 am

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Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

Already answered this question for you. YOu will be able to receive child support. The fact that one of your children is disabled, you should be looking into the social security system for income for this child as well. As to retirement and alimony, I have already addressed those issues with you

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Answered on 7/29/11, 9:37 am
Elliot Goldstein Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein

Much depends on the comparative financial resources of the parties.

You will likely get child support, which maybe continued past the age of majority for the disabled child.

As divorce can take as little as 30 days from the date of filing, but that would only occur under the most ideal circumstances. A significant percentage of cases settle at mediation, which usually occurs around four months or so into the case.

You may be entitled to an award of Durational alimony, which usually is limited to the length of the marriage.

If the marriage is over, then it is over.

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.

An internet inquiry is no substitution for an in-office consultation with an attorney.

If your situation falls within the Greater Tampa Bay area (Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco Counties) , I would be happy to schedule you for a no obligation half hour office consultation.

Feel free to Google me.

Sincerely, Elliot Goldstein

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Dunedin, FL 34698

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Tampa, FL 33609

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Answered on 7/29/11, 5:18 pm


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