The term "attorney of record" means the attorney who has "appeared" in the case for one of the parties, either by signing a pleading in that case or by signing a notice of appearance.
She's a newb mother she barely know about been a mon and she's scared because she has noone to help her in there or to show her few tricks for the baby not to cry. She's scared because sometimes the baby cry's and she does everything that was teached to her but he doesn't... Read more »
Speak to an attorney who practices family law about seeking a court-ordered parenting plan.
My ex wife has filed multiple false allegations against me since 2014, dcf cases, injunctions, and trying to modify child arrangements. Each report says something different, and none of them have gone in her favor meaning I have been lucky enough for a judge not to believe her. This time she is... Read more »
1. The first line of defense I see is for you to go back to the same court that granted your divorce and file a motion to reopen the cases and also file a motion for contempt--citing all of the reasons you gave us here.
2. The second line of defense is to hire a very experienced trial... Read more »
My ex petitioned the court for time sharing at the end of Jan/Feb 2020 (to avoid child support in my opinion) in March of 2020 my husband and I petitioned the court for TPR and Step Parent adoption (Ex hasn’t seen child in 5 years and the child is 6yrs old) In Aug 2020 our petition was granted... Read more »
If the TPR and adoption have already been granted then you need to provide that final order to the court that is addressing the timesharing issue. You should speak with a local family lawyer to make sure that it is handled properly.
You get someone to petition the court to remove your "disability of nonage". Some details are here:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0743/Sections/0743.015.html
But where would you live? If you... Read more »
The question I ask back is - when are you going to turn 18? You can hire someone to file a petition for emancipation so that you can emancipate and live on your own as a minor --- if you meet all of the requirements of the law. However, the process is not a quick one. So, if you are going to turn... Read more »
Also is there an opportunity to submit a request for my daughter to express her desire where to live.
You do not mention what the current legal status is. If you were never married then you either need to file an action for paternity or if that was done in the past then a petition for modification of timesharing. Florida recognizes timesharing so one way or another you are going to share the child... Read more »
Is there any way to get the case brought to Fl? If so how? How do I know what lawyer to get? They are trying to adopt them and I want my babies back home asap!
If the children have been out of Florida for less than six months, you would sue in Florida for custody. It is unclear what in-laws took them to Tennessee and are trying to adopt them; the parents of the children's other parent?
6 nieces and nephews of my husband's were placed with us as family foster due to emergency removal from their home.
We underwent background checks, drug tests and a home study and everything was approved with no issues for a year. We got the phone call that they now want to remove all... Read more »
As much as I feel saddened by your current situation, having worked as a supervising lawyer for Florida Department of Children & Families--longer than I wanted to--I feel compelled to point out that DCF does NOT EVER upset any families in the manner described by you for NO reason. Hire a Family... Read more »
Hes been absent for 5 years.
He’s been in and out of jail and is currently going to prison for 15 years for drugs. What can I do to get him to sign his rights over. My husband would like to adopt her.
Your husband would file to adopt and notice would need to be served on the child's biological father.
Both parents need to sign a temporary guardianship agreement designating you as the guardian for the child. Speak to a local family lawyer who can help you with this legal document.
You need to file a response to the motion and make sure that the court has your most up-to-date contact information so that you will be noticed if there is a hearing on her motion. Just because she said it in a motion doesn't make it true, but if the court thinks there's an emergency they... Read more »
Look for a legal aid office or agency in your local community. You can also check with your local clerk of court for information.
We recently took in our nephew and he has been with us for about 3 months now. His grandmother has custody and has given us permission to take him. He would like to make it more permanent but is afraid his grams will reject the idea. What should we do?
A 16 year old can express a preference but ultimately it is up to the court that granted grandma custody to approve the change. You may have an uphill battle if grandma opposes the change.
Father? I have been raising him and love him! Am I the legal father?
Yes, you are the legal father with all of the rights and responsibilities.
I am assuming that you are asking about Florida law. You do not say whether you moved with the child. If the child and other parent are in Florida then you need to file a Petition for Modification. In that document you can ask for time that works long distance. By the way, as long as you did not... Read more »
Currently living in Florida. My ex-wife has custody of my 17-year-old son. I have him every other weekend and for several weeks in the summer. With his mother’s permission, this summer I am taking him to Washington State to build a house. I will be getting married and moving there. Before he... Read more »
Once your son turns 18 the court can no longer make a custody determination as he is an adult who can choose where to live.
Good luck.
Me. I told DCF that wife me and son were at her house. Not allowed. DCF don't believe me and took my visits due to injunction. I have gps location history that will match up with days foster mom brought son to wife. This will prove wife is lieng on injunction for retaliation because DCF... Read more »
Your options "r" to re-write your question so that someone can understand it. Either that, or speak with an attorney.
The father needs to go to court to establish his paternity rights. Otherwise the mother can designate who will care for the child.
He is a felon and took the charge because she has a pending DCF case. If she goes back and takes the charge, having no priors, is it possible she would just get probation and not jail time?
What would the charge be, failure to register a firearm? To my knowledge, Florida doesn't require registration, the boyfriend could be charged with being a felon in possession, but I don't think there is any charge she could "take".
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