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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Florida on
Q: Can grandparents adopt their grandchild if it's ok with the mother but the father is not on the birth certificate .

He has not seen her in over a year and there is no court order

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jul 15, 2019

This is ultimately a judicial decision...although the father is not listed on the birth certificate (he will probably need to be noticed of the proceedings).

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Can someone steal a car and take it to another state and bring it back can they be charged with grand theft auto even

Though they returned the car.

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jul 15, 2019

Yes.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Florida on
Q: Can my daughter's mother choose who can and can't be around our daughter? Shared custody in Florida.

I do not approve of my daughter having a relationship with these two individuals but my daughter's mother disagrees and allows them to see her behind my back. Can she do that legally. We have shared custody and there's nothing in the paperwork about this. I have proof that they are not... View More

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jul 14, 2019

If you feel so strongly and have proof that it is detrimental to your daughter...file a motion with the court...

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Animal / Dog Law for Florida on
Q: Me and my boyfriend purchased a dog. I recently left him because he's abusive to me and the dog

Can I legally take the dog and not get arrested? He originally paid for him... he's not registered... I pay for all the vet bills toys and food. I care for the dog. The only thing he has with his name on it was when we bought the dog, the papers to register him, but he never was. Can he have... View More

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jul 13, 2019

This not a criminal law question; this is a civil matter...sounds like the dog is a gift.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Florida on
Q: How soon do I have to notify my ex that we moved? We are moving down the street.

We are moving half a mile down the street from our current home. Do I have to legally file this with the court or just notify him? How long do I have to notify him?

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jul 12, 2019

You don't outline any reasons why you would need to notify your ex about your address...if you have minor children with the ex, it would be another matter...If you are required to notify him of an address change, I would suggest that you file a change of address with the Court and send him a copy...

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Florida on
Q: My partner of 24 yr and husband of 15yr has stepped out on me. Am I entitled to alimony and child support ?

And I don’t have the means for a lawyer.

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jul 11, 2019

You are entitled to make a claim for alimony based on your need and your husband's ability to pay...child support needs to be paid by him in accordance with the child support guidelines found in Florida Law...Depending on the income of your husband and yourself, he may also be liable for... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: My fiancee is being held in florida for mdoc for a parole violation will mdoc be likely to extradite him

It was felony drug possession in Mississippi and he completed half his sentence

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jul 11, 2019

It will depend on the State of Mississippi, but my experience tells me that there is a strong likelihood of extradition to Mississippi

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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Florida on
Q: ex signed marital agree and parent plan but refuses everything else? Filed default too. Now what?

I have filed back in 2016 and nothing else been done since i hand delivered paperwork to him, I just had him served formally now and filed motion for default by the court. He refuses to do anything else. Can I still get divorced? It's taking forever and I don't know what to do and am... View More

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jul 10, 2019

You need to set a final hearing with the court and finalize the dissolution of marriage

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Florida on
Q: Did Ronald Knight get the death penalty yet?

He's my uncle and I can't find any info on him. Will it say on the DOC when he is going to be put to death

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jul 9, 2019

He appears to be in Union County and still on death row...

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: If. A bond is revoked do you start all over again
Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jul 1, 2019

When a bond is revoked, one can always move the court to have a bond given. It will depend heavily on the facts involved and the nature of the revocation...It is not always a start all over again process because the granting of a bond after a revocation is difficult to obtain under the best of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Florida on
Q: Can I move away from home at 17 years old?

I am not happy at home anymore i'm emotionally unstable and feel i need to live somewhere I am happy and want to be.

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jul 1, 2019

I have some serious concerns about what you are disclosing...I have a number of questions that you need to honestly look at and answer for yourself and maybe with the assistance of a professional...First, you believe that you are emotionally unstable and in need of a change in housing...You should... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for Florida on
Q: Can my ex file for child support again after a current child support order is in place?

My ex and i separated in 2011, she filed and was granted child support that year. We got back together in 2014 , i continued to pay child (even though we lived together) we separated AGAIN 02/2019. I was now served with Petition for determination of paternity seeking Sole parental responsibility,... View More

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jul 1, 2019

The simple answer is yes: child support is reviewable by the court upon a change of circumstances. Regarding the affidavit, you will have an opportunity to cross examine her...

4 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Is it illegal in the state of Florida for 1st cousins to have sexual relationship? Asking before I involve the law.

Minor child lives with them. HE IS 15 and the mother is having a relationship with he cousin.

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jun 28, 2019

See Florida statute 826.04...There are some critical facts missing that may alter the response.

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Florida on
Q: My daughter has been accused of forging someone's signature. What should I do

It was my signature

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jun 27, 2019

Hire s competent criminal lawyer

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Support for Florida on
Q: Can a Florida child support judge stop a mother's social security disability?

My daughter lives in Orlando, FL. I live in Tennessee and I'm trying to get information to help her.

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jun 25, 2019

I don’t believe he/she has jurisdiction to do so...

5 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: I need a lawyer for a drug case
Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jun 25, 2019

I am happy to assist. My office address/phone number is 108 North Magnolia Avenue, Seventh Floor, Ocala, Florida 34475 (352-369-8888 and 352-255-2498)...I represent clients throughout the state of Florida, with over 35 years of experience.

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4 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: I need a lawer for my case meth and drug paraphernalia and driving first
Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jun 25, 2019

I have represented clients throughout the State of Florida for more than 35 years (including a stint as a circuit judge in Miami-Dade County); I continue to represent clients in State and Federal Courts on a wide variety of criminal issues. My office is in Ocala, Florida (108 North Magnolia... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Florida on
Q: Good morning! My boyfriend and his ex of 5 years have a 5 year old together. They were never married.

The child is starting Kindergarten this fall and The school requires that one parent signs saying he/she has legal educational guardianship of the child since they were never married. They cannot BOTH fill this position so my bf agreed to let the mother take the position, however she has already... View More

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jun 25, 2019

Parents should always confer with one another and try to come to a common-sense resolution of their differences...Parents can use the services of mediators, pastors, family members or anyone else that is willing to act as a "go-between." If they cannot agree, either of the parents can... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: What happens if my criminal tragic citation was not turned in when I arrived for my court date

I was used the citation while attending my sons field trip 2 hours from hom so I had to take off work and drive 2 hours to be told my citation wasn’t turned in yet and now I have received a new court date in the mail

Henry George Ferro
Henry George Ferro
answered on Jun 25, 2019

You need to be at the next court date or the Judge will issue a capias for your arrest...

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