answered on Aug 11, 2022
If both you and the other parent agree to the modification, you can speak with your respective lawyers and have them draft a new parenting plan that you can submit to the judge for approval.
If the other parent disagrees, you can file a petition for modification. You must convince the court... View More 
We lived together, she left and then this happened. She’s already broken windows and super glued my gas cap shut.
answered on Aug 9, 2022
The respondent can file a motion to modify or remove a restraining order if he/she proves that the circumstances that granted the injunction no longer exist. It's up to the judge's decision to remove the injunction. If the judge finds the petitioner is no longer in danger, the injunction... View More
I have had custody for 2 years. My sister is a drug user who was in a dangerous position and we got my Neice. My husband and I want to adopt her but do not know where to start? Do we need an attorney? She’s in agreement (at the moment). She’s had no physical contact with her in months. She goes... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2022
Here's what you need to do:
1. Fill out the petition and send it to the Circuit County Court in the county where you live.
2. Obtain the mother's permission. If the parent is emotionally or financially unfit, or if the parent has abandoned the child, Florida law may allow... View More
She is an illegal immigrant and has lied and cheated on me with my ex-husband and is trying to use me to get a greencard. I don't have much money will have to file things myself.
answered on Aug 3, 2022
A prenuptial agreement should be completed before the marriage. You can, however, sign a postnuptial agreement after getting married. It works the same as prenuptial agreement.
Has taken most of belongs from home. Has vehicle at know drug house and tag in my name. And says car has been towed. Lied to issue a temporary injunction on me. Is clearly on drugs. And a lot more that has happened
answered on Jul 18, 2022
Can you locate your wife or not?
You can file for divorce by publication if you have exhausted all efforts to locate your wife. You must prove that you made genuine efforts to locate your wife but turned to be fruitless. Prepare a dissolution of marriage notice for publication and get it... View More
I have full custody of my son. I had housing issues and my parents would not allow me to live with them but offered to take in my son. They had him for several months and now my housing situation has changed. I went to pick him up and they said they plan to file custody papers because they have... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2022
Most definitely, your parents cannot buy parental rights. Grandparents can file temporary custody/guardianship as long as they can prove that it is for the child's best interest. But if their offer is made known to the court, it would end badly for them.
We went to court and he got primary custody because it was in the middle of school year he now left to work out of state and left her with his mother to live .his wife did not want for her to stay in their home. My daughter does not want to be with grandmother and the school year is about to start... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2022
You can file a petition for modification as long as you prove it's for the child's best interest to live with you. Act the soonest.
answered on Jun 24, 2022
Contact a family lawyer to know if you can request for a child custody re-evaluation. You will need to proof that getting your child back is in his/her best interest.
My ex fought for full physical custody of our son and I ended up agreeing to it for a variety of reasons. Now, years later, when I have not had overnights with my son since the agreement, she no longer "wants" our son, flew him to my state to visit, and is now refusing to take him back. I... View More
We are legally married but have been separated and living in different states for 3+years(almost 4). He has seen his daughter 3 times since. He asked to have her for the summer. She has special disability and all of her specialists are down here. She also needs MRIs and other important appointments... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2022
Contact a family law attorney in your area as soon as possible. You may need to file an emergency Motion for Return of Minor Child.
answered on May 27, 2022
You still have to pay your child support even for the time that you are in jail or prison. Imprisonment is unquestionably a "substantial change in circumstances," which means you will be unable to earn an income to pay child support. However, the law in Florida upholds that it is still in... View More
My ex husband has been doing weird things while the girls are visiting him. Latest thing is putting a gun to our daughters leg while laughing after a disagreement they had over breakfast ( I have actual pictures of the gun to her leg). My daughter expressed she does not feel comfortable going... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2022
Do you wish to deny visitation to protect your child's safety? If so, you must be able to present solid and sufficient proof that he is a danger to your children in order to legally take them away from him. Contact a local Family attorney to get the best help you need with your issue.
if i were to file for disestablishment of paternity or closing of a child support case and can prove that the bio dad has had nothing to do with her the last about to be 10 years would they terminate his parental right?
answered on Apr 15, 2022
If a court has determined that the child is dependent and a case plan has been submitted, but the child continues to be abused, neglected, or abandoned, the father's rights might be terminated.
How to get divorce from abusing , controlling husband and stay in my own house with my children .
answered on Mar 4, 2022
Section 741.30 of the Florida Statutes allows you to seek an injunction to protect yourself from domestic violence. If approved, it may allow you to stay in the house and keep him away from you and the house. You should research this Statute and confer with your local attorney.
I'm a us citizen and my wife a 10 years green holder. We got maried in Morocco and dicorced in Morocco after 5 years of marriage with no kids and no assets. My question is does florida recongnise this divorce(final divorce no apeal) and we were both present at court during the divorce process.
answered on Feb 27, 2022
Divorce final judgments from different states or countries are termed "foreign" judgements under Florida law. To have Florida recognize and ultimately enforce a foreign divorce judgment, you must first petition the court to "domesticate" the Final Judgment.
answered on Feb 1, 2022
Having a name on a birth certificate does not establish paternity. Paternity can be established either voluntarily or by a judicial order. Refusing to sign a paternity statement will not absolve you of the obligation to pay child support. If you do not willingly sign a paternity statement, the... View More
I hired a new Psychiatrist for my son who suffers from an active Psychosis but don't agree with him, I want to find a new Psychiatrist and revoke consent from this one
answered on Feb 1, 2022
A person has a constitutional right to refuse medication and other forms of medical treatment, which includes parents' rights to refuse to allow their children to be medicated. However, there are several practical considerations to keep in mind.
Talk to a Health Care Lawyer for more information.
Lawyer has no returning any of my attempts to contact and correspond also has not been present at league proceedings
answered on Feb 1, 2022
If you believe you have exhausted all efforts to contact and discuss your issues with your attorney and they are still not responding or unwilling to settle, you have the option of hiring another lawyer. However, keep in mind that if you terminate a lawyer, you may be charged for the amount of work... View More
My ex and I have raised my daughter for the last nine years. Her dad hasn't had anything to do with her unless he was trying to get a girlfriend then he wanted to play father of the year. At first we forced her to go with him when he wanted her but as she got older and actually understood that... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2022
I assume you have a signed agreement on custody and parenting plan. If so, not letting you see your daughter is already a violation to that. Consult with a local Family Law Attorney to help you file child custody modification to get her back and protect her from him (as you said, he had history... View More
My boyfriend was rushed to a hospital with covid it’s no medical release on file nobody telling his family anything we in the blind on how we doing the are refusing phone calls and not allowing us to know anything about him do I need to get a lawyer to get information on him or what it’s been... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2022
Contact a local attorney to learn how you can get compassionate release or temporary medical release for your boyfriend.
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