You need to return to the court that issued the guardianship order to see who is next in line. If you are willing and able to assume custody then you can present your case. Speak with a local family lawyer who specializes in guardianship for more specific advice.

There is no law that says a 10 year old must have their own bedroom. The legal standard is "best interests of the child." As long as you can show that you have a safe and healthy environment for the child you are meeting your obligation. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

I am assuming from your question that there is a custody order that was either issued by a Tennessee court or was registered with Tennessee as a foreign judgment. I am assuming that the custody order gives the father certain visitation rights.

When you moved from Tennessee to Florida,... Read more »

Yes. Assuming that no other court case was filed before now, jurisdiction would be in Tennessee, not Florida. The Uniform Child Custody and Jurisdiction Act (the law in both states) would require that the child has been in Florida for at least six months before exclusive jurisdiction would be in... Read more »

If you have never been to court regarding the child then you need to file a petition for paternity. A paternity lawsuit will establish and protect your rights as the father. Issues like school and moving will be covered by "shared parental responsibility" which means that both parents... Read more »

If you are a minor in Florida then your parents are in control. If they are divorced then normally they must agree on where you go to school. If they cannot agree then the court will choose which parent decides. Good luck.

You are always able to motion the court to not suspend your driving privilege. The court wants you to work to earn money to pay the child support. Explain that you cannot work without your drivers license. As long as you can demonstrate that you are making your best efforts to work and pay your... Read more »

Timesharing and child support are two separate issues. You cannot have timesharing taken away because you are not paying child support. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Generally speaking, when a party is unemployed, for child support purposes, they are imputed (assumed) to be earning minimum wage. If you cannot afford the timesharing based on a minimum wage income then you should return to court and ask for a modification. Because this can be a complex issue... Read more »

This response is only based on Florida law. You need to return to whatever court issued the order that the grandparents have custody. Whether by your agreement or not, you need to ask the court to change the order and return custody to you. The rest of your questions will resolve after you take... Read more »

Timesharing and child support are modifiable until the children turn eighteen. To modify child support you have to show a change in the parent's income that was out of their control. If a parent just decides not to work the court will presume (impute) the income that they were earning.... Read more »

The father would have to abide by whatever visitation terms the court has ordered.

If you are not married then you, as the mother, already have 100% control of the child. If you want something formal and legal then you need to file a petition for paternity. Through that process you will get a parenting plan which is a written agreement between the parents regarding all rights and... Read more »

A notarized letter probably wouldn't make much difference were she to fail to return the children as agreed. I assume that the mother of the children and you were never married, or there would be something in the divorce decree about custody and visitation. It would be best if a court case... Read more »

There is no requirement for you to have a lawyer to file a modification. You will be expected to follow all of the rules that apply. If your situation continues to be contentious then expect it to be that way for the modification as well. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Your parental rights cannot be taken from you unless you (A) are in a Circuit Court proceeding with the opportunity to contest it, and a court order is issued (which may be appealed), or (B) you voluntarily give up your rights in writing (for example, if you give your child up for adoption).

If you believe living with him might be detrimental for you and your son's well being, talk to a lawyer right away to know the best action.

Your post is confusing, so let me see if I got it right:

You were divorced from the child's mother, and you were granted custody.

Then you re-married. Your second wife got violent, while you and your son locked yourselves in a room so that she couldn't harm either of you.... Read more »

Assuming that you have shared parental responsibility, if the parents do not agree on schooling (education) then you must return to court and show why it is in the child's best interest to change schools. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

If the order of dismissal was based in jurisdiction, chances are that the court is not where the child lived at the time of the adoption petition. Contact an attorney licensed to practice law in that state.