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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Florida on
Q: Getting a divorce 2 children. One lives with me the other with her. I work she doesn't. I have tried to calculate

Child support but no one offers a chart that shows a split with children going to each parent. The children are twins and 17 years old.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

Calculating child support is complicated, and it would be best to go see an attorney for a full discussion. Short of that there is an online child support calculator, which you can do an internet search for, and it might help. "Florida child support calculator."

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Florida on
Q: Is there a way to have a dissolved injunction expunged from the record?

I was arrested on false allegations of domestic violence. The case was dismissed and expunged.In the expungement I included the injunction but it still shows up. So I petitioned the family court to set a motion to expunge the injunction. I went to court and the judge set a continuation for 1 month.... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

The argument is that it is scandalous and should be stricken from the record.

1 Answer | Asked in Internet Law for Florida on
Q: Can facebook posts be legally obtained from the web?

I have reason to believe that slanderous statements are being posted against me on facebook.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

Yes, they can be obtained, and they might be evidence to use in a case.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Florida on
Q: Can my ex husband make unannounced visits and pick up our daughter from my house on my time? We have joint custody.

We have joint custody on alternating weeks and live less than a mile apart. One morning my ex decides to wait until my current husband leaves for work, parks in front of our driveway, and picks up my daughter instead of letting her walk to the school bus. I had no idea that he had done it because I... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

It is not harassment, and it is not kidnapping. There is nothing wrong with this, as I see it.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Florida on
Q: Hello I want to know how to start process for Dissolution of Marriage
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

A dissolution of marriage process is started by filing a petition for dissolution with the family division of the Circuit Court in your county.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Florida on
Q: I RECEIVED A SUMMONS AND I HAVE 20 DAYS TO RESPOND, IT'S A LAWSUIT THAT HAS BEEN FILED AGAINST ME FROM MY EX-HUSBAND.

I HAVE NO MONEY FOR A LAWYER AND I NEED HELP, I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

You either admit, deny, or say that you are without knowledge and therefore deny, each paragraph of the complaint. You give the original to the clerk and a copy to the opponent. But you have not given anywhere near enough facts here for a solid answer, or for anyone to determine whether a motion to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: Can we be held responsible for damage caused to a place we are renting?

When we moved into out place there was already a washer and dryer installed. At the time the washer did work properly, it would not go through a complete cycle and it was leaking. The landlord stated that it was not his, it was left over from the previous tenants so he would not fix it. He told us... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

Will this even get to that stage where you would be held responsible? Probably not, but in case it does, my answer is yes, you can be held responsible, at least partially.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Florida on
Q: If a third party seeking for full custody will they gain it if the mother never signed over her rights
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

It depends upon the facts, but generally a third party has no standing.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Florida on
Q: I'm going through a child support case with my daughter father and he sent me a threaring email, what do I do

We live I'm different states, i would like him to give up his rights, is that possible

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

Hire an attorney, and probably not.

1 Answer | Asked in Small Claims for Florida on
Q: Took my car to midas. Paid by card. Didn't sign any papers. They told me they could fix my car. Owner said he would..

Refund me.. I even have texts messages from the owner. Stating he had already sent out the refund. After 3weeks I made a dispute with my bank.. The guy denyed it.. I told them he personally told me he would refund me the money in full amount..even in the texts he says he did the refund. I never... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

Perhaps. I need to know a lot more facts than you have given.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Child Support for Florida on
Q: Who do I call in the state of Florida to know how much more money In arrears I owe I'm tired of giving my taxes up
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

Get a certificate from the local clerk as to the payments on the child support obligation. It is called generally a certificate of arrears.

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: Hi, I was wondering for the state of Florida, how I charge as a Minor can affect you later in life?

At the age of 14 I was arrested for getting in a fight with my mom.

how a* charge as a minor can affect you later in life. Getting a job, etc.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

Juvenile records like this are not public records, so basically it should not affect you at all.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Florida on
Q: I recently went into a business to get my phone repaired. In the process they rendered my phone inoperable.

I recently went into a business to get my phone repaired. In the process they rendered my phone inoperable. What are my rights under the law to seek compensation?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

You might be able to sue for breach of contract. But you will have to hire an expert to find out what they did wrong.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: can i transport open bottle of alcohol in trunk of car?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

If you cannot do that, then no one can, right?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: I'm applying to volunteer as a Guardian Ad Litem. I had a felony in 1998 that has just been "sealed". Can I do it?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

If this is important enough to you, go see a private attorney, so that the attorney can have a full discussion with you and research the laws on this topic.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: What is the pepper spray and stun gun age requirement in the State of Florida?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

You need to give some basic information. What are the facts? Is someone charged with crime?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Is it against the law to have sexual relations with my cousin in law or brother in law?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

I need more facts, but generally NO.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: is it illegal if a 16 year old gets married by a 24 year old?

just wondering because its just a curiosity

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

A 16 year old cannot get married without parental consent. A 24 year old cannot have sex with a 16 year old and not face charges.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: Will he be in house arrest?

On my bfs inmate search page in the charge comments is say GPS monitor. Whatvdoes that mean?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Dec 17, 2015

That he has an ankle bracelet that tracks where his is.

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