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answered on Apr 23, 2011
The State Attorney is the only entity that can charge you with a crime, not the child's parents and it is unlikely that you would be charged with a lewd and lascivious act upon a conenting sixteen year old.
answered on Apr 23, 2011
A Stepmother has no legal obligation to take responsibility for a child support obligation of a child that is not her child.
answered on Apr 23, 2011
Yes, a seventeen year old can file a Petition for Emancipation, but if the parents object it is likely that the Emancipation will be denied. An individual cannot Petition for Emancipation based upon not following house rules. It is necessary to demonstraste that the minor is self sufficient and... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2011
Yes, there are Statutes which allow Custody of Children on a Temporary basis by extended Family, even if the Parents are alive and pose a detriment to their children. Extended Family Members can definitely file a Petition for Custody or Guardianship over their relatives.
answered on Apr 23, 2011
There is no age limit for children to babysit for another child. Sixteen is an appropriate age to watch a sibling.
I am 24 year, and my ex-boyfriend is 42 years old. I had a affair with a 44 year old while on vacation returned home and one thing lead to another and ended up having sex with the both within the conception week. After delivery of our 6 month old me and 42 year old ex had paternity test through... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2011
Sperm count does not determine Paternity. A home Paternity test kit will not be accepted as evidence of a positive or negative DNA test. It is necessary to have a licensed lab conduct a second Paternity test to either preclude or establish Paternity.
I filed a motion on a adjudicated divorce case, the motion was specific to the fraud committed upon the court invalided the entire adjudication process having relied entirely on factious documents and false information in all of the courts decisions made while rendering each and every judgment.... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2011
The issue of Fraud upon the Court can be addressed at any time without limitation of the rules of procedure, however, it is extremely difficult to establish this particular form of fraud.
answered on Apr 22, 2011
It is necessary to file a Marchment Act Petition in order to obtain an Ex Parte Order to have the child in a facility for drug treatment.
answered on Apr 22, 2011
Judges are required to weigh evidence prior to entering judgments.
Have been paying for health benefits for 4 months on my boyfriend of 10 years. They are claiming at my work that I must get a form that is valid for the county of Pinellas in Fl. I can't find a free form to print out. Any suggestions?
answered on Apr 22, 2011
I do not think the State of Florida recognizes Civil Unions or Domestic Partnerships. There are only a few states in the country like Vermont that recognize Civil Unions and Domestic Partnerships.
answered on Apr 22, 2011
You can seek a waiver of the filing requirement if the minor has no income or receives social security benefits.
answered on Apr 22, 2011
It is a criminal act to file a false report on domestic violence, however, it is unlikely that the State Attorney would prosecute the case.
Re: Florida Child Support arrears: Can anyone help me relevant to Fl Statute 409.2584, which states that the DOR can waive interest if it will facilitate the collection of arrears? I currently owe only interest, but don't know where to file/contact DOR? I can only find county addresses. Also... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2011
I would have an attorney contact the Department of Revenue and offer to make a lump sum payment towards the existing balance on the interest as payment in full.
answered on Apr 22, 2011
The law is if your a mandatory reporter such as a doctor, lawyer, judge, social worker, and teacher, you are required to report incidents of child abuse, abandonment, and neglect.
answered on Apr 22, 2011
You can request a Writ Of Bodily Attachment for contempt for non-payment of child support as a sanction.
My ex husband and I have joint custody. He has been taking our young children to a therapist lately.I questioned my son about what he tells the therapist. He tells me he has to say I beat him. I have never done this. I fear my ex husband is getting his ducks in a row to sue for full custody. He can... View More
answered on Apr 22, 2011
Contact the Florida Bar and request a referral
for a Pro Bono Attorney or apply to Legal Aid
for a low cost Attorney
answered on Apr 22, 2011
File a Petition for name change, not required to have consent of other parent because you have soul custody.
Disability payents. I d not think she is entitled to any of this money as part an alimony payment. I ams eeking further guidance on any actions I take. My investigations seems to say that disability pay cannot support any alimony payment. I would like a consoltation please.
answered on Apr 22, 2011
No person should be entitled to alimony because alimony is based upon need and ability to pay. Someone on social security does not have the ability to pay alimony because they are disability benefits.
answered on Apr 22, 2011
Harassment, and you can't badger a witness, the pro se litigant needs to object to the attorney's behavior.
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