Get free answers to your legal questions from lawyers in your area.
My daughter is a drug addict and my granddaughter has been living with me for months because of it. She can't get her drivers license or state i.d because she doesn't have a birth certificate.
answered on Dec 12, 2016
You can request this through the Department of Vital Statistics in Tallahassee.
15yrs old to fight a 12yrs old can the 18 get jail time
answered on Dec 12, 2016
That is so ridiculous I will not answer it. No attorney would. You are asking about someone committing a crime and looking for justification for it. Your daughter should find something better to do with her time before she starts serving time.
My soon to be ex showed up to hearing for default in my divorce and relocation case, but claims she received no other paperwork except notice of hearing. GM gave her 10 days to respond to amended petition. What happens if she fails to respond again?
answered on Dec 12, 2016
You need to hire a lawyer as you are now involved in litigation and it gets very complicated..
ago. I have documents from court. However I am still sending the same amount and my youngest is now 21. I advised my Ex last check support I will be sending will be end of December 2016 and she is furious. Please advise.
answered on Dec 9, 2016
You need to file a Supplemental Petition for Downward Modification of Child Support asap. It is always best to hire a lawyer to assist to be sure that it gets done properly. Please let me know if I can be of any further help.
Her mother and stepfather have recently entered a drug rehab and my daughter is now in care of her grandmother in FL. I had no idea it was that bad. What are my choices as father? I have to be sure my daughter is in a clean and able living environment. I do have her up here every summer and winter... View More 
What can I do about this? Can I send an officer to his house?
answered on Dec 6, 2016
You need to get in front of the judge to let them know what is going on.
Updated:
The kids have been living in Florida for more than two years.
There are no other court orders that i know of.
Tomorrow is the hearing, I am not sure why the judge says he has no authority in Canada, does that matter?. He is just supposed to issue the order and I... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2016
So much more information is needed. Were the children living her for 6 months before she removed them? Are there other court orders elsewhere? There is surely a reason the judge is saying that to you. The law is very complicated, procedurally, as well as substantively. If you are not filing the... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2016
It is not "illegal" per set but lot more information is needed to give proper legal advice.
My 17 year old son returned home at the proper ttimehe packed his stuff and return to my house and asked if he could stay with me because he was not going to return to his mother's house that he would run away before he did I could not turn my son away so he would live on the streets so I told... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2016
His mother could get a judge to sign a pick up order so your son could be forcibly picked up by law enforcement and returned to her, but it is not likely under the circumstances as your son is 17 and would probably "run".
I received on Child Support $122 a week in the State of Florida. My son (16 years old) recently move to CT with his father and since he left the money that I get from the child support I send it back to my ex account ( I have the receipts). My ex husband wife wants him to put me in child support... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2016
How long have they been in CT? They may not yet have jurisdiction. It would seem if he owes back child support (the reason you cannot close the account here) that there would be a set off of sorts so that you would ultimately and possibly not have to pay, especially in light of your child's... View More
Father got 3rd weekend every month, so In December gets 16, 17, 18.
Also Winter Break Dec 25, 26, 27, 28, 29. Does he really get 2 visits in a month? or can I observe the priority of the Holiday time sharing shared above!?
answered on Nov 30, 2016
He gets the weekend December 16-18 and the holiday. Holiday time sharing is in addition to other time sharing.
Ex-Wife was granted her Petition for an Injunction for Protection Against Stalking/Cyberstalking under section 784.0485. In the Florida Supreme Court approved standard form used for the Final Judgement the language relating to reporting violations says that the rules governing violations under... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2016
Since you are worried about criminal charges, I would contact a criminal defense attorney. Also, I am in Broward County, in south Florida. You need someone more locally.
My daughter is two and has only met her father twice in her life. I am willing to let him see her if I am there because she does not know him. I am willing to have a schedule to have her and him interact so she can get to know him. He is saying he wants to get visitation rights and custody through... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2016
Barring any extraordinary or dangerous circumstances, he will get time sharing and will also have to pay child support...
The court will most likely order some type of short term transition time sharing. It is best if you have an attorney represent you, if you can afford one...
Does he need to be served via Sheriff? Can I drop at his place of business?
answered on Nov 28, 2016
Yes, but you need an attorney, as this can be complicated. You do not need a process server or sheriff. If you insist on doing this yourself, please review the Rules of Civil Procedure and Florida Statutes regarding modifications. I wish you the best.
I currently pay bills in the home , receive letters , I'm on probation and it's my residing address.
answered on Nov 28, 2016
If there is no restraining order or "no contact order" in place, then you are allowed to be in the house.
I had to hire a sitter because daycare is closed at the time I need care for them. Is he right? I'm in florida btw
answered on Nov 28, 2016
It depends on what your court order says. Usually that is not the case.
We have papers drawn up : P.O.A. & Living Will and orher things that you typically do when setting these up . But I've been told that the way the house is written up is not protected correctly because it wasn't recorded into the plot book after all this was done .
answered on Nov 28, 2016
There is too much at stake. You need to hire an attorney to prepare everything correctly for you.
3 months after filing that affidavit, he filed bankruptcy showing his income was over 1800$ more than the prior one per month. Would I be entitled to back child support due to his lying? He also put on there a YTD income which when divided out comes to $1000 more than the income listed on the DOR... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2016
If you have newly discovered evidence you can reopen that issue. Since you are working with DOR speak with your caseworker... they should be able to help you..
The lady there told me i need my "Florida' “state statute” (family/civil code). I have no idea how to get that. Any help ?. Thanks !
Thank you for the response. But specifically whay i am trying to know is how to get this Florida' “state statute” (family/civil code). Any suggestions ?
answered on Nov 22, 2016
This is a very very complicated area of law. You need to hire an expert. There is no one who can walk you through this type of situation. If any lawyer tried to walk you through it it would borderline on malpractice. You really need to consider hiring a professional. I wish you the very best of... View More
I am working out a payment plan with the collection agency. The State has closed my account.
answered on Nov 21, 2016
You need to call them to be sure they close everything out, if you have worked out payment plans.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
