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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.
answered on Jan 25, 2022
You have the right to seek alimony. The judge will evaluate whether you have a legitimate need for alimony and whether your husband is able to pay it. Alimony might be awarded indefinitely or for a set length of time by the judge.
If the judge decides to award you alimony, the judge will... View More
He is the sole income provider (82k). I am a full time student paying cash for my education.
We have been married 11 years with 2 shared children age 8 and 12. We have never owned a home. His car is valued around $3k, mine is valued much less (it is 30 years old). No other assets. Combined... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2022
Even if your husband will soon move out of state, you can apply for divorce if you have both lived in Florida for at least 6 months. If you and your children do not wish to move with him, you must demonstrate that they are better off staying with you and that the move is unnecessary.
Keep... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2022
First, find a lawyer who will represent you from the start and walk you through the process.
Florida is a “no fault” divorce state, which means that spouses only need to tell a court that the marriage is “irretrievably broken” in order to get a divorce. You can file a petition... View More
I don't even know what was in it or if that would even be valid now because of her being sick. No amount of money would ever bring her back, I have sister which I'm sure has received something but I'm never told anything. I just wanted to know if there's anything I can do? Thanks
answered on Jan 17, 2022
It is the executor's duty to notify you if you are one of the beneficiaries named in the will. If you don't want to wait for the notice, you may go to the court where it was filed (probate court) to find out who the executor is or review the will yourself. Generally, these documents are... View More
His girlfriend's mother wants their baby and told him he has no rights. What can I do so that if he wants to be in the child's life, which he does but he feels like it's hopeless, that he can not have this baby just adopted and they control what happens to the baby? He was in the... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2022
In addition to registering with the Putative Father Registry at http://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates/certificates/birth/Putative_Father/index.html, I would suggest that he also file a petition to determine paternity. If he is in communication with the girlfriend, he should make efforts to be... View More
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