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Contesting Divorce And Custody
Summary
In Jamaica, you have 14 days to respond to a divorce petition. You can contest the divorce on grounds like unreasonable behavior or adultery. For joint custody, demonstrate that its not in the childs best interest, especially if the father is often absent. Gather evidence of his absence and financial contributions. To change the grounds of divorce, amend your response to cite incapacity to provide and unreasonable behavior. Consult a family law attorney for personalized advice.Full Conversation
How to respond or contest the petition of my husband to dissolve our marriage
Hello ****, may I know where you are located? It's important because divorce laws vary by location.
Cayman islands
Hello ****, in the Cayman Islands:
- You have 14 days to respond to the divorce petition.
- You can hire a lawyer or represent yourself.
- You can contest the divorce on the grounds that it would cause grave financial or other hardship.
Would you like to know more about a specific point?
- You have 14 days to respond to the divorce petition.
- You can hire a lawyer or represent yourself.
- You can contest the divorce on the grounds that it would cause grave financial or other hardship.
Would you like to know more about a specific point?
The petition is from the judiciaries in Jamaica
Hello ****, in Jamaica:
- You have 14 days to respond to a divorce petition.
- You can hire an attorney or represent yourself.
- You may contest the divorce based on unreasonable behavior or adultery.
Would you like to know more about a specific point?
- You have 14 days to respond to a divorce petition.
- You can hire an attorney or represent yourself.
- You may contest the divorce based on unreasonable behavior or adultery.
Would you like to know more about a specific point?
How to contest a joint custody but he is in control
Hello ****, in Jamaica:
- You can contest joint custody by demonstrating that it's not in the best interest of the child.
- Evidence of abuse, neglect, or inability to provide proper care can be used.
- It's advisable to hire a lawyer specializing in family law.
- You can contest joint custody by demonstrating that it's not in the best interest of the child.
- Evidence of abuse, neglect, or inability to provide proper care can be used.
- It's advisable to hire a lawyer specializing in family law.
He says he’s living with the kids with the help of his mother but he is off island to work
Hello ****, in Jamaica:
- If the father is not present to care for the children, it may strengthen your case.
- Gather evidence of his absence and its impact on the children.
- Consult with a family law attorney for specific advice.
- If the father is not present to care for the children, it may strengthen your case.
- Gather evidence of his absence and its impact on the children.
- Consult with a family law attorney for specific advice.
He said were contributing the same amount but I’m contributing more than the amount stipulated
Hello ****, are you referring to child support contributions? If so, in Jamaica:
- The court determines child support based on the needs of the child and the parents' income.
- If you're paying more than ordered, you can request a modification.
- Consult with a family lawyer to guide you.
- The court determines child support based on the needs of the child and the parents' income.
- If you're paying more than ordered, you can request a modification.
- Consult with a family lawyer to guide you.
How to defend adultery when in fact we grew apart and cannot take his incapacity to provide and been cheating to me while we’re together
Hello ****, in Jamaica:
- Adultery can be a ground for divorce if it caused the marriage's breakdown.
- You may defend by arguing the adultery did not cause the breakdown.
- Solid evidence or admission is required to prove adultery.
- Consider consulting with a family law attorney.
- Adultery can be a ground for divorce if it caused the marriage's breakdown.
- You may defend by arguing the adultery did not cause the breakdown.
- Solid evidence or admission is required to prove adultery.
- Consider consulting with a family law attorney.
Can you elaborate further on the grounds that it would cause grave financial or other hardships?
Hello ****, in Jamaica:
- Financial hardship refers to an inability to meet basic needs due to divorce.
- Other hardships can be emotional or physical stress.
- Evidence of hardship might include financial documents or health records.
- Consult with a family law attorney for personalized advice.
- Financial hardship refers to an inability to meet basic needs due to divorce.
- Other hardships can be emotional or physical stress.
- Evidence of hardship might include financial documents or health records.
- Consult with a family law attorney for personalized advice.
How to contest joint custody with no control on both parties
Hello ****, in Jamaica:
- You can contest joint custody by proving it's not in the child's best interest.
- Showing that neither parent can provide a stable environment might be beneficial.
- A family law attorney can provide specific advice based on your situation.
- You can contest joint custody by proving it's not in the child's best interest.
- Showing that neither parent can provide a stable environment might be beneficial.
- A family law attorney can provide specific advice based on your situation.
How to change the adultery as the cause of the breakdown to incapacity to provide the family and unreasonable behavior
Hello ****, in Jamaica:
- To change the grounds of divorce, amend your response to the petition.
- You can cite incapacity to provide for the family and unreasonable behavior as reasons.
- Consult with a family law attorney to guide you through the process.
- To change the grounds of divorce, amend your response to the petition.
- You can cite incapacity to provide for the family and unreasonable behavior as reasons.
- Consult with a family law attorney to guide you through the process.
I was supporting him for how many years and he have the guts to have the control on the custody
Hello ****, in Jamaica:
- If you've been the primary provider, this could factor into the custody decision.
- You can present evidence of your financial support.
- A family law attorney can guide you in presenting this in court.
- If you've been the primary provider, this could factor into the custody decision.
- You can present evidence of your financial support.
- A family law attorney can guide you in presenting this in court.
He lies about being present in his country when he is out and only the paternal mother taking care of the kids
Hello ****, in Jamaica:
- If he's lying about his presence, this could affect the custody decision.
- Gather evidence showing his absence and the impact on the children.
- Consult a family law attorney to guide you in presenting this in court.
- If he's lying about his presence, this could affect the custody decision.
- Gather evidence showing his absence and the impact on the children.
- Consult a family law attorney to guide you in presenting this in court.
Is is not yet to apply for the kids under my residency so I can get heir custody and can stay with me legally in the cayman islands ?
Hello ****, in the Cayman Islands:
- You can apply for custody if you have residency.
- The court considers the child's best interests.
- Consult with a family law attorney for specific guidance.
- You can apply for custody if you have residency.
- The court considers the child's best interests.
- Consult with a family law attorney for specific guidance.
Is it still applicable
Hello ****,
The information provided above is generally applicable. However, specific situations can vary. It's best to consult with a family law attorney in both Jamaica and the Cayman Islands for tailored advice.
The information provided above is generally applicable. However, specific situations can vary. It's best to consult with a family law attorney in both Jamaica and the Cayman Islands for tailored advice.
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