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DCF have taking picture of my kids and my baby mom the DCF lady said that he is not allow around the kids she sent him to jail and then bail him out I need help what can I do
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answered on Feb 24, 2019
You could file a Petition to Establish Paternity, Timesharing, and Child Support in family court so that you can obtain time and rights to your child if there is no legal DCF case. If there is a legal DCF case, then you can ask for custody in the DCF court.
I live in FL and they are saying that in order for me to receive medicaid or food benefits for myself that i need to place my childs father on child support which is really unfair and a waste of our time going to court because we already have an agreement there has to be another way to receive... View More 
answered on Feb 12, 2019
You may not be his responsibility, but supporting your children is the responsibility of both of you. Therefore the state requires that he help it support them.
answered on Feb 12, 2019
Child support in Florida is based on each parent's net income. If a parent is receiving disability payments then they are included in their income.
I raised my daughter and had sole custody until she was 14. We lived in MN. When she turned 14 her father, his girlfriend and their young son moved from MN to Cape Coral, FL. After the move, they convinced my daughter to move down to FL. I agreed that she could try FL for one year. I had hoped... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2019
As far as custody is concerned, the judge in Minnesota was referring to the Uniform Child Custody and Jurisdiction Act, which is law in both Minnesota and Florida. There is an exception, however, when neither party to the original custody decree is still in the state where the custody decree was... View More
which is out of this world. The couples now adult child doesn't and hasn't lived with her for quite some time now. She claimed the child all these years on her taxes never allowing the father to claim him resulting in the back support never getting reduced. And the child doesn't see... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2019
Yes, you could be assisted with this but more information would be necessary. If you would like to schedule a complimentary consultation with my office feel free to call (904) 330-0289 or email us at tyson.denson.law@gmail.com.
My daughter of 17 move with me (I live in FL) and Puerto Rico court gave me her custody (Her mother in a voluntary way gave me the custody of the child). We did not establish Child Support. Where do I need to request Child support, In Florida or in Puerto Rico?
answered on Jan 30, 2019
Child support in either place if you going through the Department of revenue. He can go to the local Florida Department of revenue child support enforcement office and their staff will guide you. Typically if the case must be litigated in Puerto Rico, then Florida will gather your information, and... View More
Which both parent do except the father drops off the children to their mothers home on his weeks but only to sleep, dinner, showering them, homework and pjs on being already done before dropping them off?
answered on Jan 30, 2019
Please look at Florida statute chapter 61.13 which outlines the factors and considerations the court will look at the making a determination of the appropriate parenting plan and time-sharing for the parents. A verbal agreement is fine as long as the parties continue to agree. It is better to have... View More
Fiancé & I live in FL. He pays child support to Ex wife for three children. When support was ordered it includes 2-3 years arrears. Now two of the children are over 18 the youngest is 15.
Still paying the same amount as when paying for three as ordered untill arrears are paid off. Also... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2019
No, your income will not be taken to pay the child support he owes.
If you file your income tax return as "married filing jointly" (which usually is the best way to file), and if the tax refund is garnished, the IRS has a form you can file; it's called an "injured... View More
Can the obligee parent have child support taken by the State of Florida for some reason? They are taking it from my check, so where is it going? Or is she lying about not getting it just to get more money out of me?
answered on Jan 28, 2019
You can contact the Florida Department of Revenue directly to see how the money you are paying is being handled. Typically, child support belongs to the child. Therefore, it cannot be interfered with by the court. However there are many exceptions when it comes down to child support, and it may be... View More
I fear for my children’s well being, I have a video of my child saying he wants to die and kill himself because of their mothers abuse, please help me
answered on Jan 28, 2019
If you strongly believe your child is in danger, then you may want to reach out to the Florida Department of Children and Families for help. You make a report to the phone number 1-800-96ABUSE. Getting DCF involved can be good or bad and you need to independently waive those options and see... View More
My mother keeps telling me to claim the pension he has never paid Asume. I am 35yrs, married with kids living in FL. My question, is it possible to do? What are the steps. This case is from 1980s til 2008, in which I turned 25. Can the department of children and families in FL accept the case? Or... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2019
Unless your mother got a judgment before you turned 18 she probably cannot recover past due child support so many years later. Since child support was owed to the parent if you are the child you have no standing (independent right) to collect past due child support.
I have been doing my wife a favor for the last 3 years in that I've been picking up our son from school at 1120a.m. and I watch him until she gets off at 440 on mondays and Tuesdays. Which is her day. Now I don't want to watch them anymore. I need a job. A free attorney Told me... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2019
Child care expense is a part of the child support calculation. You may or may not "take a hit" but the number will change based on the cost of the child care.
I'm based in Puerto Rico USA. My son moved with his Mother to Florida since October 2018 and he graduates from High School this year 2019 with 18 years old. Child support was accorded in Puerto Rico. Does the child support ends according to Florida Law? Another item is that I'm now... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2019
If the Puerto Rican child support order provides that child support ends when he graduates from high school, I believe that the Florida courts would have to give full faith and credit to the Puerto Rican court order. Therefore yes, your child support obligation would be finished.
Trying for fill out the divorce packet and I dont want to ask for child support since the child isn’t his. But it keeps saying i need to put something.
answered on Jan 23, 2019
The answer to your question is not so simple, you have a complex situation. What you will need to do is disestablish paternity with your husband and establish paternity with the child’s biological father. Once you establish paternity with the biological father, then you can avoid completing the... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2019
You might want to rephrase your question so that it can be understood (Who took what kind of property? Did they take it pursuant to a court order or as a secured party? And what do you mean by "file a seizure of property"?) , and ask it in Justia › Ask a Lawyer › Alabama ›,... View More
I am aware the modification is going to be awarded bc my children moved from Florida to Ohio to live with him. Regardless of the results of modification, will I be awarded the payments the state is holding for back child support?
answered on Jan 14, 2019
This answer assumes that you are in court in Florida, not Ohio. The court should do the math regarding what was previously owed and what will be owed going forward. You should receive credit for any balance due and owing to you on the effective date of the modification.
My husband’s daught. is 17. Her mother(his ex) recently divorced again. It’s obvious she is depressed; she has down ward spriraled and now has stopped cleaning and buying food for the house. Molded and filthy clothing and wet towels are in her rented home, and the toilet and shower has been... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2019
Yes, call CPS.
Generally, child support is payable to the custodial parent, not the child. So if he pays the child directly it probably won't count. But to be sure, post your question at Justia › Ask a Lawyer › Tennessee › Family Law ›.
I am 19 years old and i am in collage. My parents are divorce and my mom has costudy. My dad and i agree that he would pay to me 350$ of child support. When he knew i started living with my boyfriend he stopped sending the child support because he claims that he does not have to do it because i... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2019
No, you can't, directly, do anything about it. Child support is payable to the custodial parent. If your mother is not getting the child support that your father should be paying, she has remedies.
During my recent child support trial, it was discovered that my self employed ex husband made our minor son a business partner in his LLC. He stated under oath that he doesn’t disperse the funds that is filed with the IRS to our son. Essentially, he tells the IRS my son is getting a portion of... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2019
This is a very complex issue that cannot be fully addressed in this format. Call a good tax attorney directly. Most of us offer a free consultation.
Divorce papers say emancipation at graduation. Will it get the parent I choose in trouble with Family court?
answered on Jan 4, 2019
I don't think the divorce papers mean anything; you are considered an adult when you turn 18, and can live with whomever will have you.
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