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I'm at disabled veteran, I have DV conviction, the accuracy of it is neither here nor there I just have the conviction and I can't find any legal assistance because I'm immediately disqualified because of those convictions. Is there anyone who can assist me with basic needs for trial... View More 
Child is 9. Father lives out of state & has not been involved since birth. He is on birth certificate & is court ordered to pay child support from other state. He was told that anything to do with custody or visitation would be FL courts. He never filed for anything. He's accused me of... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2024
It sounds legally like you are in control. Offer him the terms that you want and if he does not like it then he can go to court. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
If individual (not the father) is being convicted of a federal crime in (PR) can they give custody to sister (FL)?
There has been a few domestic incidences with my boyfriend and myself period cops have been to the house multiple times d c f has been involved. D c f was just recently called by the your second cousin saying that my boyfriend hit me which he did not. She wants to.
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The mother came up with a story of one of fathers step sons was touching her daughter and that she was bleeding a week later after having her in her care saying she found blood in her underwear a week ago and just bringing to our knowledge so moving forward she then Asked her daughter did anybody... View More
myself and safely get my children returned to my custody after 3 years of a battle against the court employees and authorities, who ARE running this town, my childrens cases, no due process exists and judges simply don't respond to emergencies modification custody? Not even a personal letter... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2024
Based on the allegations, it would be in the best interest of the child(ren) that you request the Court to appoint a Guardians ad Litem (GAL) to advocate for the minor child(ren). The Guardians ad Litem will have the ability to review all the evidence and prepare a report and send to the Judge... View More
11/22/2023 emergency C-sec, happy healthy, newborn son was born. Literally ripped from my arms as he was breast-feeding no more than TWO days later by security and DCF as sudden claims that I was a “Known full-blown drug addict” and “the babys addicted!” the DCF supervisor directed over... View More
The GAL is the owner and chair person for this group. She is the person who approves the people who can be member of this group. The GAL also has a history of always siding and writing reports in favor of the attorney's client. Just curious if its ethical for 2 members of the same firm/group... View More
Child is smart, `13 yo living in Tampa, FL. Repeatedly says she doesn't like her father divorcing rather than working it out . She doesn't like 2 bedrooms and having to split life . She wants to stay with mother . During custody court preparation, she is seeing therapy. She of course is... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2024
There is no set age where a child can communicate with the judge. Most judges do not want to hear from the child. The court wants both parents to be involved in the child's life. You need legitimate reasons other than the child's preference to restrict timesharing. Speak with a local... View More
My Son’s father has filed a motion for leave of court to amend his petition for modification and enforcement of the parenting plan and for other relief. His lawyer emailed me “Do you agree to submitting an Agreed Order on the motion to amend the petition. Which must be determined before a... View More
answered on Oct 4, 2024
It looks like, for some reason, the petition has to be amended before the parenting plan can be modified. If you don't understand, ask the lawyer?
a on going divorce case in a total different county?
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
No, child support should typically be filed and handled in the jurisdiction where the child resides or where the ongoing divorce case is already being handled. If your divorce case is ongoing in a different county, it's likely that the same county would handle matters related to child support.... View More
Everytime I try to leave and mention bringing the child it's immediately shut down and they get angry. I have absolutely nothing except for our child , them and their family and my dog. Haven't been able to keep a job due to them and now can't work. They gaslights me and is very... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2024
Although technically you can do what you like, this is a complex issue in family law. Try to schedule a free consultation with a local family lawyer to discuss your options.
The husband is also unemployed.
answered on Sep 26, 2024
Just check the box that says "unemployed" and mark "0" on the income section. You can still complete the expenses, assets, and liabilities portion of the form.
answered on Sep 19, 2024
If your children have lived in NY for longer than six months then you need to file for timesharing in NY in the jurisdiction where the children live. If you were never married to the other parent and have never been to court then it would be a paternity case. Speak with a local family lawyer for... View More
Father has been absent for 4 years (since birth) and now wants to petition for custody out of the blue. Is mental health counseling generally a part of the reunification plan? How long are the gradual steps for reunification? Will he ultimately get to 50/50 custody? I just want to understand whats... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2024
Reunification varies based on the specific circumstances of each case. If mental health concerns are raised in the pleadings, evaluations may be ordered. Initially, supervised timesharing is often implemented when there is a significant gap in time, and the child is unfamiliar with the other... View More
My family lived in Florida for 1.8 years. We went to Mississippi to help wife’s family for 5 months and retained our residence in Florida. things got bad and I brought our children back home to Florida. We both filed for divorce in each state.
I dismissed her because we weren’t in... View More
answered on Sep 6, 2024
Every state has a jurisdiction requirement for filing lawsuits. In Florida (and many other states), in order to file for divorce one party has to have lived in the state for at least six months. Wherever you decide to file, you must meet the jurisdiction requirements. Speak with a local family... View More
Do you know if that can be done and how?
answered on Sep 6, 2024
As long as one of the parents or the child lives in Tampa then you can file a motion for enforcement. You may need to attache a certified copy of the Georgia court order (parenting plan). Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
I’m getting divorced and my ex wife and me may or may not have a kid together. I’m here in Florida and she moved to Tennessee and she refuses to do a DNA test or respond to my attorney. She’s been served and her 20 day response time expired 2 months ago. I’ve paid for mediation but the... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2024
The answer to your question depends on what relief you are seeking. If you just want to get divorced then a default can help end the case. If there is a child involved then the court cannot rule on children's issues with a default so those issues are reserved, but you still get divorced. If... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2024
Look up your local legal aid agency. Some counties also offer child support help through the state attorney's office or the attorney general's office. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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