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  • 05-04-2008, 01:43 AM
    christinalf
    Divorce From Abusive, Cheating Husband
    My question involves divorce in the State of: Florida...


    My husband and I have been married for almost 5 years. He's cheated on me, he's emotionally, verbally, & mentally abusive, negligent to our 2 year old, and extremely beligerant. Last night I walked in to find him with another woman while infront of my son. I have witnesses to the abuse, as well as police reports and have been in some therapy but had to take a break due to money issues. I don't have much right now, and need to know how to go about getting alimony, child support, and to keep him and his family away from my son.


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  • 05-04-2008, 09:32 AM
    525601minutes
    Re: Divorce From Abusive, Cheating Husband
    Child support - CS is calculated based on the income of both parents, usually as shown on their most recent tax return and/or last two pay-stubs. If you have not been working because you have been a stay at home mom, you will be expected to find employment again and both parents will split the cost of day care.
    To get CS you need file a request with the family court that serves your area.

    SS - sorry I am not familiar enough to give a good reply.

    Keeping son away from father - NOT going to happen. Unless you have documentation from the authorities of actual abuse to the child the Court will find it is in your son's best interest to have at least SOME visitation with his father.

    Keeping son away from in-laws - while son is in father's custody he has the right to visit with his family. However, the in-laws do NOT have the right to visit with son when he is in your custody...unless they file a request with the Court and get an order for visitation. If their request is granted you will have to follow the Court's order.
  • 05-04-2008, 01:02 PM
    Xena
    Re: Divorce From Abusive, Cheating Husband
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    Quoting christinalf
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    My question involves divorce in the State of: Florida...


    My husband and I have been married for almost 5 years. He's cheated on me, he's emotionally, verbally, & mentally abusive, negligent to our 2 year old, and extremely beligerant. Last night I walked in to find him with another woman while infront of my son. I have witnesses to the abuse, as well as police reports and have been in some therapy but had to take a break due to money issues. I don't have much right now, and need to know how to go about getting alimony, child support, and to keep him and his family away from my son.


    :wallbang:

    In FL you can file for custody, CS, etc without filing for a divorce. However, after only 5 years, do not count on a court awarding alimony. You will need to find a full time job to support yourself and your son.

    You can file pro-se, or hire an attorney. If you want to fgile pro-se you should get a consult with an attorney first, you can get a low cost consult by cqalling the Fl Bar Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-342-8011.
  • 05-05-2008, 05:29 AM
    Ramachandran
    Re: Divorce From Abusive, Cheating Husband
    Take him to a Psychiatrist. But before taking him meet the doctor and explain him everything and take his advice.
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