Matthew J Ausley
Flat fees for all Family Law cases.
I started a Divorce law firm called Good Life Legal. If you can't tell from the name, we are a little bit different. Here's how:
1) We charge flat fees - this means you know exactly what representation will cost on day 1. Would you hire someone to build you a house and pay them by the hour? Neither would we. So, why would you hire an attorney that way?
2) We move quickly. We are motivated to finish just as quickly as you are.
3) We focus on Divorce - this means we spend time on basically one thing, Divorce. Our focus helps us be more efficient at what we do.
If you have questions, we would love to talk to you. Please give me a call: 850-362-7228 or send me an e-mail: Matt@GoodLife.Legal. If you send me an e-mail, make sure to say you got my e-mail from Justia. That way I won't delete it thinking it is SPAM.
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Flat Fees
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- Florida Coastal School of Law
- J.D. (2014) | Law
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- Asbury College
- B.A. (2004) | Business Management
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Fixed-Fee Basics
In Divorce litigation, most attorneys bill by the hour. I used to bill this way, but I never liked it. I switched to fixed-fee billing because I thought it would...
An introduction to domestic violence injunctions, DVI.
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Do people get arrested during divorce?
Florida Divorce Attorney Matthew Ausley talks about people behaving badly and getting arrested during the pendency of a divorce.
Does your family law judge hate you?
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How to divide a military pension in a Florida divorce
In this video we cover the basics of calculating the non-servicemember spouse's portion of a military pension in a divorce. The formula used to calculate a spouse's entitlement to a...
What can you do to help win your Divorce?
We discuss how you can help your attorney in a Florida Divorce. Preparation and communication are very important. You will be working with your attorney. Attorneys do need help from...
What can you do to win your Florida divorce?
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What Does a Divorce Cost?
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What is it like to go to trial in a Florida divorce?
In this video we are discussing what it is like to go to trial in a Florida divorce.
What should you look for in a Florida divorce attorney?
Here, we talk about some things you might look for when selecting a divorce attorney.
What to expect in a consultation for Florida divorce.
What will we be discussing in a consultation? Do you need to prepare for a consultation? What do you need to bring? Give us a call if you want to...
Where should you file for divorce in Florida?
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Who Gets the Cat or Dog in a Florida Divorce
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- Q. it's my turn to claim my daughter, but father won't give me 1095A to file. He has insurance for her. what do i do?
- A: You are asking a little bit of a tax question and a little bit of a Family Law question. The place to start is to look at the language of the court order that directs the actions of the parties. What the order specifically says will be very important. You can file a motion for enforcement if he is refusing to do what he is required to do by the order. Sometimes, it is possible to recover money if you were entitled to it in the order and he didn't comply with the order. Most Family Law attorneys could make quick work of this with a simple hearing in front of the judge.
- Q. Can I sue Department of Children and Families for lying about me on an investigation report?
- A: Anybody can sue anybody at any time. Whether that would result in anything positive for you is a very different question. From the information you have shared, it doesn't sound like you will get what you want by trying to sue DCF. But set a consultation with an attorney if you are committed to the idea.
Now, getting your children back is much more likely. The goal of the system is reunification. Unless your parental rights have been terminated, there should be a plan for you to follow to get your children back. Start by going to the courthouse and getting copies of all the documents in your case. Read them. Typically, you will have been assigned an attorney. If so, contact that person. ... Read More
- Q. My child’s father has not filed taxes since 2017. It is technically his year to file. Can I claim our child?
- A: Generally, violating a court order is a bad idea. So, I wouldn't suggest you do that.
The wording of your judgment or agreement will be critical. Consider having an attorney look at it to see if there is a solution to the problem already in there somewhere. Sometimes, settlement agreements have language that will resolve issues like this.
If there is nothing in the agreement, you might just try filing a motion to see if the judge will allow you to claim a benefit that would otherwise be lost due to the inactions of the father. The worst that can happen is the judge denies the motion.
