In general, if I had a minor child, yes, I could take the child out of state without telling your husband. You might want to repost your question with more pertinent details. Are the parents of the child married, divorced, or what? Is there a custody lawsuit pending? Has a custody order been... View More

Generally, the Texas courts would retain exclusive jurisdiction over any modification, unless it is determined that the Florida court would be a more convenient forum. See the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, which is the law in both jurisdictions:... View More

The law presumes that a baby born to a wife is the child of the husband. So yes, he can make that claim. Request a DNA test.

Typically, if you are returning to where the other parent resides, the other parent is likely to agree with the relocation. Otherwise, you are supposed to follow the relocation laws of your state to obtain permission to move. If the relocation happens by agreement, you and the other parent can... View More

Report this behavior to Child Protective Services at the Department of Children & Family Services in Tallahassee. Google it.

Probably, if it's all right with your father (the guardian and grandfather of your son) and there is no court order in place.

If you were never married, the mother has full timesharing (custody) rights to the child until the father goes to court on a paternity action. An administrative order that determined paternity and established child support does not automatically address timesharing (custody). The father's name... View More

You need to file something with the court asking for what you want. If you want to increase child support or reduce timesharing then it is a modification. If you want to enforce something then it is a motion for enforcement.

Yes, you are right: the standing order seems to contradict itself. I think what it means is that you don't attach THE ORIGINALS, but you should attach copies (to the one you file, as well as to the copy of the pretrial statement you give to the other party).

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No, that's not what it means. A deposition is the taking of testimony of a potential witness OUT OF COURT. If they were to want to do that, the quoted language means that you should cooperate. In your case, apparently the other party intends to call witness to the IN COURT hearing. If your... View More

Yes.

The courts here in Florida have exclusive jurisdiction over the children's' custody for the next six months. So if you wife were to sue for divorce including custody she couldn't sue in whichever state she took the kids to.

If your Temporary Custody Order states that it is in effect until further Order of the Court than the Mother cannot take the child without violating the Order. If she does take her then you can file an Emergency Motion with the Court requesting that she return the child to you. Depending on the... View More

What do you believe he did to defraud Social Security and the State of Florida? A custodial parent can hire someone to look after the child; so he could in theory also leave your son with his parents, although the court may well hold it against him in deciding your motion to modify custody.

Your son is a juvenile and cannot be allowed to roam the streets of Florida alone. If neither parent will step up and take full responsibility for your son, then he becomes what they call "a lockout." Once that happens the State of Florida, Department of Children & Families will take... View More

1. These unfortunate intra-family squabbles may never cease because of the feisty angry nature of most non-parents.

4. Using all the buzz words like "in the children's best interests" and "the aunt is money-motivated" and "there is no relationship between... View More

No, I doubt a sheriff or other law enforcement officer will assist you without a court order.

This depends on what the order for the retrial state. If the order was set aside, then the prior court order applies. If the retrial order did not set aside the last custody order, then you are still under that order.

You really need to have an attorney assist you in evaluating all of your... View More

You should definitely consult with and retain a family law attorney. Most JUSTIA attorneys offer a free initial consultation. Contact one of us and let us know that you found us on JUSTIA. Good luck.

Sincerely,

B. Elaine Jones, Esq.

I'm pretty sure the courts in Colorado would not be ok with him sending the children to live with third parties over a parent. Unfortunately, you will have to get an attorney in COlorado to assist you since I'm assuming that is the home state of the children for the last six months.

Good luck!