Devine, TX Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

Yes, each party is responsible. However, there may be a credit given for the equivalent of rent to the party who resides in the house. The verbal agreement was probably with no consideration, and there is a law in Florida called the Statute of Frauds, which makes a non-written agreement regarding real property unenforceable. So, you are able to negotiate a new deal. It gets a bit confusing with all the financials, so the best bet is to come to terms with each other, and seek a peaceful solution. I hope that this helps. I realize that the deal is a bit complex and that a simple response may not be sufficient. Hopefully, though, this will give a better idea of the law, so that you can get this settled.

You should call the attorney or go by and request a copy of the document you signed. When did you hire the attorney? Do you have a court date set? Has the attorney or his staff been in touch with you?

You should hire an attorney who practices in the area of family law in or near the county where you live to file a divorce action.  Unless your case is unusually complicated, you should be able to find an attorney who is willing to accept your case for an initial retainer of $5,000-10,000 depending upon your particular facts and circumstances.  That attorney may be able to secure child support for you as well as reimbursement for attorney fees if you lack control of sufficient community funds to pay your attorney and have to borrow or charge the retainer on a credit card if your wife does have control of community funds.