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answered on Nov 1, 2025

According to the statute, relocation only applies if the distance is exactly 50 miles away or more. You stated that the new residence is approximately 50 miles away. There is case law that states that 49 miles is perfectly fine. See Dickson v. Dickson, 169 So. 3d 287 (Fla. 5th DCA 2015). The... View More

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answered on Nov 2, 2025

You can and should file a motion for contempt with the court. A motion for contempt lets the court know that the other party is not complying with the previous court order. Make sure to gather all evidence so that when it comes time to present the evidence to your lawyer or court, you already have... View More

Based on your description of the relationship you should be sending all support through the depository. Regarding timesharing, if the mother will not cooperate then you need to file a motion with the court for you and your daughter to go to therapy. Alienation is a tricky issue so it is important... View More

Based on your question I am assuming that you are not married. You need to file a paternity case where you and the child live. At the end of the case you will have a parenting plan detailing all rights and responsibilities regarding the child. There will also be a child support calculation. Speak... View More

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answered on Aug 9, 2025

Yes, this is troubling and one in which I do not have an immediate answer because the scenario you described is unclear. It sounds like the current court ordered parenting plan requires your son to live with the father for 100% or majority timesharing and you are the person obligated to pay child... View More

Incarceration is a potential remedy in Florida through contempt proceedings if he willfully fails to comply with court orders. However, he may petition the court to address the paternity question under Florida Statutes, request modification of visitation due to harassment and changed circumstances,... View More

You do not need those documents at the time of filing. Once the case is filed both parties will be required to exchange financial information. Regarding supervised timesharing, you will need to present evidence to the court that it is not in the children's best interest to be alone with the... View More

Unfortunately defaults on issues involving children do not carry much weight. You need to be prepared to present the parenting plan and timesharing that you want to exercise moving forward. Child support, administrative or otherwise, is based on each party's net income. Have an up to date... View More

The general legal standard is what is in the best interests of the child. As long as there are suitable sleeping arrangements that are age appropriate then the court will not get involved. Each parent has a right to live within their financial means and share time with their children. Speak with a... View More

You are only obligated to share as much information about your child's vacation as your parenting plan requires. If your plan specifies you must be “reasonably informed” of whereabouts, the general practice, like sharing dates, location, and contact info, is sufficient, unless your... View More

You do not mention whether the father is listed on the birth certificate. If he is not then you are in full control. If he is listed then you can try to apply for the passports and explain that you cannot locate the father. Last resort, you can apply to the court for a court order. It would be a... View More

In Florida, introducing a new romantic partner to children under a 50/50 custody arrangement is not prohibited unless there is evidence that the partner’s presence is harmful or not in the children’s best interests. Courts require a substantial and material change in circumstances to modify a... View More

Your wife's ability to seek custody depends largely on the timing and status of the adoption.

If the adoption is finalized before your divorce, then both you and your wife will be legal parents of the child—regardless of biological connection. In that case, the family court would... View More

Under Florida law, if the parents are unmarried and paternity has not been established, the mother is considered the natural guardian of the child and is entitled to primary residential care and custody unless a court rules otherwise. The father would not be able to legally take the child from you... View More

You have to return to court to enforce the current timesharing as defined in the court order. Neither parent can arbitrarily change the schedule. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

You do have options under Florida law to pursue legal custody, establish parental responsibility, and protect yourself and your child even with a past felony or the father’s veteran status. Although you're currently co-parenting informally with the child’s paternal grandmother and the... View More

Tha father’s threats are meaningless until he files a paternity action in court. At that point he will be responsible for child support going back two years and forward. He will also be entitled to a parenting plan which will include a specific schedule for timesharing (visitation). Speak with a... View More

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answered on May 19, 2025

Good day,

Your rights to get back your daughter depends upon the type of court that gave an order to the stepfather and the type of court that the gave an order to the biological father. For instance, if DCF is involved or if it is family court. You may need to join the cases so that there... View More

These are the types of issues that the court expects you to work out directly with the other parent. Legally you are supposed to follow the parenting plan. Both parents are expected to do what is best for the child. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

You should respond to the allegations with reasons why you oppose the changes requested. You are allowed to move so long as it does not disrupt the child's schedule or schooling. Your only legal obligation is to notify the other parent when you move of your new address. Speak with a local... View More