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Other parent in violation of visitation order and contempt filed 3 times
answered on Dec 9, 2019
In order for you to move with your child to another state you can do one of two things:
1.) Get consent (in writing) from the other parent stating that they are in agreement with you moving to another state.
2.) File a Petition for Relocation with the court in which you seek... View More 
He’s not on birth cert and no paternity confirmed legally yet. I’ve encouraged him at every corner to build a relationship with my daughter, tried to have him visit more etc. he lives 1.5 hrs away but even still, has seen her about 13 times in the 4 months since her birth. I’ve in no way... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2019
If he has recently filed a petition for paternity, you would have 20 days to file a response with the Court in which you can file an answer and counter petition in which you can affirm and deny the allegations he has made in his Petition and state any defenses you may have and request what you... View More
We had a verbal agreement for about a year it would change slightly more and more until I went to establish an order in writing (so he could no longer deviate) and as soon as he was served he stopped seeing the kids completely. My original offer was our verbal agreement, however, now there isnt... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2019
You have the right to amend your petition before the Respondent files a responsive pleading. Once he responds you have 21 days to amend the petition with either his consent or court order.
believe she has left the state of Florida. She will not speak with him speak or us and she appears to be trying to cut ties. Please advise. Thank you.
answered on Dec 6, 2019
If your son has been adjudicated the Father through the courts already, meaning that is a court order or states or acknowledges that he is the Father of the minor child, he can seek relief from the court to request that the Mother return the child. No parent is allowed to relocate with a minor... View More
my wife and I moved from texas to Florida for a job relocation. her son, my step son, has a father that is now being difficult after the fact. she has a standard order of possession from the attorney general office of tx without any geographical restrictions. and also does not state anything about... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2019
It will all depend on how long the minor child has been living in the state of Florida. The Courts will only have jurisdiction to make decisions regarding the minor child if he has been living in the state of Florida for 6 months or months or more.
Child was born in Wisconsin but lives in Florida
answered on Dec 2, 2019
Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, the state in which the minor child has resided for 6 months or more would be considered the child's "home state" and would have the jurisdiction to make decisions regarding paternity and custody of the minor child. So... View More
There is no parental plan in place. His history of domestic violence is with me and his other childs mother. In both cases he abused in front of the children. Since I have been keeping him, his dad has been sending welfare checks every week to my house to intimidate me. I keep an open line of... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2019
If there is no parenting plan set in place, the Father has no rights to timesharing with the minor child. Your best option would be to get a set plan in place before the Father goes to court seeking one. This way you can explain to the court what kind of plan you wish to have in place and why you... View More
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