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If the parent who has the child in their custody realizes that they can no longer financially support her can I sign power of attorney over to the man who has been in her life the last 10 years and she knows as step dad or will she have to go to her biological father even though she does not want... View More 
answered on May 13, 2022
It's worth a try. It's always possible that the biological father will ask that he be awarded custody, but that remains to be seen, doesn't it?
if i were to file for disestablishment of paternity or closing of a child support case and can prove that the bio dad has had nothing to do with her the last about to be 10 years would they terminate his parental right?
answered on Apr 15, 2022
If a court has determined that the child is dependent and a case plan has been submitted, but the child continues to be abused, neglected, or abandoned, the father's rights might be terminated.
was ordered to pay child support but just recently givibg information that the grandmother taking support out on me is in fact not there legal grandmother she originally gave there father up for odoption when he was 7 so no loger legally my childrens fathers mother can i do anything legally and... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2022
I don't know what you mean by "taking child support out", but if you are the parent of the child or children, you have to pay child support which, will go to someone. If this woman takes care of the children, she is entitled to the child support, even if she isn't their "legal grandmother".
I was served with a summons to court who my oldest daughters dad filed. If I have paperwork that states I have already been named as the sole custodial parent to my daughter can she still be removed from me? If I also have no history of being committed into a mental health facility but the other... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2022
You need to file an Answer (paper) with the court stating exactly what you have described above. The legal standard is what is in the best interests of the child. You need to spell out in your paper why it is in the child's best interest to stay with you. Generally it is better to focus on why... View More
Currently co habitating with the mother of my 3 children age 4 and twins- 2 y/o. Mother has demanded disolution of relationship of 6 years. Mother is unemployed and I've supported the family 100% for 6 years including her 16 y/o son. I wish to be custodial parent with 80+% overnights. No... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2022
You need to file a Petition for Paternity. The court will establish a timesharing plan (custody) that is in the best interests of the children. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
My Friend he is a minor. His dad kicked him out of the house and used to abuse him mentally. His dad has told him he would put a restraining/ no contact order on him and his brother so he couldnt be near either of them . The dad never gave up his custody so he is still under his wing. I thought... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2022
Your "Friend" has very limited civil law rights to do anything to change the existing legal support order because your friend is still a minor.
However, if the circumstances at home are really as bad as they say, the Florida Department of Children & Families might be able to... View More
Husband is gone Monday thru Friday he comes home Friday afternoon around 5 pm and leaves around 3am Monday morning. He wants to stay in the house because he said we can’t afford two separate places. If I leave on the weekends will this hurt me getting custody of the kids every other weekend? Also... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2022
There is no "legal separation" in Florida. If you are considering an agreement like the one you have described you should at a minimum get it in writing. If the two of you continue to live in the same house without a formal divorce then it is unlikely that child support would be awarded.... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2022
Every child of divorced or unwed parents is entitled to child support. If you are a biological parent in this situation and you are caring for a child you can pursue child support against the other biological parent. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
Child turned 18 on October 21, 2021. Child support was terminated on December 2021. Child turns 19 on October 21, 2022 but will not graduate until May/June 2023 (7mos after turning 19). Ex is asking that Child support be reinstated until their adult child graduates and is asking them to extend it... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2022
This answer assumes that your final judgment for child support is from Florida. You need to read your final judgment or marital settlement agreement carefully to see when child support ends. If the legal papers are silent then child support ends on the eighteenth birthday. You have not presented... View More
answered on Mar 11, 2022
Get something in writing from child support enforcement and file it with the court. It is possible that you will have to request a hearing to resolve the discrepancy.
I RCVD 2 Court Order (PR) & (FL) terminating Child Sup without any justification after 7 years. The child still a minor. I had always informed them that was not my child & had requested since them a paternity test which they never did. How may I find the reason(s) & can payments be... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2022
Contact the clerks of the respective courts and ask if the orders were entered in response to motions filed. If so, request copies of such motions. For the Florida order, you can view the docket by googling the web site for the clerk of court for that county.
I opened a case for child support shortly after my child was born. I have experienced abuse during and after the pregancy from the father. I have ask him to leave multiple times he has left however continues to threaten me that he is going to get half custody of our child. I did not know he had a... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2022
He has merely threatened to sue you? Until he does, he doesn't have any rights regarding child custody. And IF he does, a likely prison sentence would obviously prevent him from exercising visitation, at least until he is released. It's not clear what you are worried about.
I live in FL but my child support order is from AL with an arrears amount that was awarded in the most recent order. I have been paying that amount as ordered but it continues to grow because of interest. Last year FL was asked to collect and enforce the child support order but an IWO was already... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2022
If what they told the credit reporting agencies is not correct, advise those agencies in writing of the true situation.
answered on Mar 2, 2022
Child support calculation is unique to every state. However, child support enforcement is the same or similar in every state.
Child support is based only off his income. Will that change once we are married? I make substantially more then he does.
answered on Mar 1, 2022
No, child support is calculated based on the parent's net incomes. Income from a new spouse does not change that.
My ex just walked up into my home put his hands on me,, then proceeded to drag my daughter from her room. He was arrested and charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling with assault and battery, a first degree felony, he took off with my phone, so he was charged with petty theft and also charged... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2022
Burglary of a dwelling with an assault is punishable by life imprisonment. That’s the maximum potential sentence. This burglary charge would “drive” the sentencing. Also, this burglary is a violent crime of special concern. As the victim you should consult with the prosecutor and/or victim... View More
Florida
Friday my wife text me saying be ready for mediation on Tue. I was confused, checked email.
She sent me her paper work and the court sent me a mediation letter. I was supposed to make the payment, fill out a questionnaire and notorized financial affidavit 10 days prior to... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2022
Do you know in which county the case is filed? Do you have a case number or any pleadings? Get a consultation ASAP
answered on Feb 17, 2022
Tell your brother to look for a free consultation with a local family lawyer.
I have been interacting with my management team to have my payroll garnished, as ordered by Florida. I have requested copies of the letters that were mailed to the employer from Florida DCF and made pdfs Now I'm in contempt of court, didn't know I had a court date, and payroll keeps... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2022
If a court-ordered writ of garnishment was served on your employer, and the employer didn't respond as required. the employer could be held in contempt of court, not you. What emails did payroll not receive? Your employer should have been served with the write by a process server or law... View More
Now child support put in contempt for the default again. It was modified how can they modify a default when it was already modified? There was no order of support and they used the default to get one even though the default was modified for placement and child support. Can they do this
answered on Feb 14, 2022
It sounds like you need to go to court to sort this out. Look at each of the court orders, with dates, so that you can explain your position to the court.
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