She won't let me see my boy so I filed motion to establish paternity doing good so far alone agenst her lawyer I'm proud of my progress although we have mediation in a month and now she's saying he's not my child but won't consent to a DNA test outside of court what do I do... View More 
answered on Aug 20, 2016
Get a judge to Order DNA. You should hire a lawyer to represent you in the case.
I left her with the proper documents and funds to ensure his well being and moved out of state, trying to get an apartment before returning for him. She stopped returning my calls, then stopped answering them, then blocked me on facebook. My parental rights are still in place and there is no court... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2016
Grandparents have zero rights so you can certainly go get the child. You may need police assistance or a court order. You should hire a lawyer to represent you in the case.
I live in a different state with my husband and our child. This was a voluntary guardianship that happened in FL when she was an infant and I was a teenager. She is now 9 years old, we have always maintained a good relationship with her and she spends time with us frequently in our home. We are in... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2016
You have to file a petition for termination of the guardianship. You should hire a lawyer to represent you in the case.
I recently moved back home to Florida while my son was visiting his father for the summer. My ex refuses to give him back per our agreement. He has filed for physical custody. I have raised my son his whole life. He has siblings here and is closer to his step father than his real dad. I know his... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2016
Not likely he will be successful. You should hire a lawyer to represent you in the case.
My child's mother wants our son to live with me "temporarily" while she gets her life together. She previously verbally agreed to go through the court system to terminate child support. When I gave her the parenting plan she refused to sign and now expects my son to live with me... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2016
Each case for custody is decided on the bests interests of the child and Florida Statute 61.13.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John A. Smitten, Esquire
Carey Leisure and Neal
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone:... View More
I am in the middle of divorce proceedings and have temporary shared custody and child support orders. My ex fled the stated 3 months ago and has had no contact with his children or paid any support. He was arrested today on a warrant for driving on a suspended license back in December. In May he... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2016
File a petition for sole custody.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John A. Smitten, Esquire
Carey Leisure and Neal
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone: 727-799-3900/Fax: 727-490-4944
jsmitten@careyandleisure.com
www.careyandleisure.com
answered on Aug 18, 2016
You cannot just sign off on your kids there has to be an adoption or a court order.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John A. Smitten, Esquire
Carey Leisure and Neal
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone: 727-799-3900/Fax:... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2016
You have to file a petition to suspend or lower the support payments.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John A. Smitten, Esquire
Carey Leisure and Neal
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
Phone: 727-799-3900/Fax: 727-490-4944... View More
Because of changes in my health, my employment situation will soon be changing and will reflect a substantial decrease in income. I have lived and worked in FL since 2013. My divorce was finalized in GA in 2015. Is it possible to domesticate this case to FL?
answered on Jul 25, 2016
Yes you can bring the case to FL if no party lives in GA. You should have a lawyer represent you in the case.
my sister has solely supported her US born children without the support of their father who lives in mexico for 10yrs he does communicate with her but nothing else never anything financial. Now he has a lawyer in mexico threatening for custody. Can he legally take the kids if he never was married... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2016
He has zero chance of getting custody. The case would have to be filed in FL. You should have a lawyer represent you in the case.
the parties shall not harrass one another nor should they interfere in any way with one another's private, social, and business activities. whats that mean in custody papers
my ex has been butting in my personal life and and harassing, using our daughter as a reason when he has said on... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2016
That would qualify. You should bring this to the attention of the court. You should have a lawyer represent you in the case.
answered on Jul 25, 2016
You have to file a petition with the local court. You should have a lawyer represent you in the case.
I make child support and alimony payment through the State of Florida SDU to my ex-spouse. I get paid on the 15th and 30th. and make 2 payments a month. The State SDU shows a payment received from my employer on June 30. The funds were not made available to my ex-spouse until July 1. I believe I am... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2016
she will likely get 125k unless you can prove set offs like costs, taxes, etc. You should hire a lawyer to represent you in the case.
He has not been in the picture for 8 years now and lives in OK state, he has recently contacted me about wanting to see his son. I am filing for a divorce and am afraid they may want me to have a shared parenting plan with him. He has had a extensive history of drug abuse, in and out of rehabs and... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2016
Sole custody is 100% your burden of proof so prepare the evidence you need. You should hire a lawyer to represent you in the case.
Long story short, currently involved in custody, believe the anonymous reporter is the other party. Reporter states seeing bruises and track marks up and down my arms, dcf and deputy come to my home at 11:30pm. She advised me of the allegations (suspected drug use due to alleged bruising and marks)... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2016
If there is an order for drug testing then you have to do it, but don't let DCF bully you. You should hire a lawyer to represent you in the case.
We separated and I moved out and when I went back to get my belongings, things were missing like tools, car parts and I asked where my things were she said that all contents of the house (which is rented) was her's.Also the title on my car reads "or" so she switched it over and put... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2016
She cannot just sell your stuff, file a motion for contempt/enforcement. You should hire a lawyer to represent you in the case.
Her because they got in a argument can she do that what would we have to do to get his time that is court order now the thing is he is behind on child support but I feel that shouldn't matter time spent with a child is more important
answered on Jul 4, 2016
If there is a court order and she is not in compliance then file a motion for contempt. You should hire a lawyer to represent you in the case.
He has orders that moves him out of state that has current Jurisdiction. I have not lived there in 3 years and I am the primary custodial parent. Since he has orders to move to another states can I move this to my current state and have his dismissed?
answered on Jul 4, 2016
Yes if the child no longer lives in FL then file a motion to have the case moved to the state where the child lives. You should hire a lawyer to represent you in the case.
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