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Q: Do Florida Courts still have jurisdiction to modify Parenting Plan if the mother moved to another state?

Do Florida Courts still have jurisdiction to modify Parenting Plan if the mother moved to another state for more than 3 years

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

Again, the short answer is yes, if there have not been any other court orders in another state. The heart of this issue isn’t just about legal jurisdiction; it’s about power, control, and fairness in parenting. When one parent moves out of state for years without addressing the existing court... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Domestic Violence and Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: How likely is it my kids would be taken if this was reported?

I live in an abusive home. I moved in with my grandparents in 2018 at the push of my grandmother. My grandmother adopted my sister for the money she gets, she tells she is going to leave her with me because she didn't sign up for the responsibility only the money. She calls her names, is... View More

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answered on May 16, 2024

It is unlikely that your children will be taken away from you simply because you have a condition which requires you to take medication. Many people in society have bouts of anxiety and depression and society, including family court, understands and does not condemn people who are going through... View More

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Q: Is it illegal to share an Alabama custody order in a Florida case that does not involve the same clients
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answered on Apr 19, 2024

It may be illegal to share an Alabama custody order in a Florida case where the clients are different if the Alabama custody order is considered confidential by law and a motion that will allow it to be presented as evidence before the Court has not been granted. However, if the foundation has... View More

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Q: Parenting plan does not specify on holidays if the visits are supervised does that mean that they are not supervised?
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answered on Nov 15, 2024

I would need to see the Final Judgment/Parenting Plan but it is likely that if regular visits are supervised, then Holiday visits are supervised as well. It sounds like it may be time to review that finding of supervised visits and petition the Court for a change. Give us a call at 954-840-5301.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Florida on
Q: Do both parent have to file a Petition for Relocation or just the custodial parent who is going to move with the child?

If a non custodial parent moved to another state before a Dissolution of Marriage was done in Florida, did she/he need to file a Petition for Relocation? When is considered she/he moved, when done physically or legally change address?

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

The short answer is that typically, only the parent who plans to move needs to file the petition before the move, but relocation is rarely just about legal paperwork. What you’re probably worried about is how this move could affect your relationship with your child or your ability to maintain... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Florida on
Q: Me and my child’s father are unmarried with no court orders. Can I move out of state with my child?
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answered on Feb 24, 2019

Yes, an unmarried biological mother has all the rights to a child born out of wedlock. However, the father may petition the court to prevent the relocation by filing a paternity/timesharing case.

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Q: If my baby mom is in a abuse relationship can I get custody of my kids she always threatening to put me on child support

DCF have taking picture of my kids and my baby mom the DCF lady said that he is not allow around the kids she sent him to jail and then bail him out I need help what can I do

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answered on Feb 24, 2019

You could file a Petition to Establish Paternity, Timesharing, and Child Support in family court so that you can obtain time and rights to your child if there is no legal DCF case. If there is a legal DCF case, then you can ask for custody in the DCF court.

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Q: How does an underage mother go about getting full custody of her child?
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answered on Feb 24, 2019

The mother of the child, no matter the mother's age, is automatically deemed as the legal guardian of the child unless there is a dependency case filed by the Department of Children and Families.

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