If you have a court document that says the time is yours then go get the child. If the father refuses you can return to court to enforce the agreement. Although it is a last resort, you can also try to get the police involved. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

In Florida, the mother is in control until the father goes to court. You do not mention how long you have lived in Florida or how old the child is. If you and the child have been living in Florida for more than six months then any legal action (like a paternity suit) would have to be in Florida.... View More

Florida adheres to equitable distribution of assets, whereby all marital possessions are eligible for property distribution regardless of whose name they bear. The potential for receiving spousal support during divorce hinges on factors such as the duration of the marriage and individual... View More

As long as the house is a marital asset, which it sounds like it is, the court will order the equity to be divided as part of equitable distribution. You will each have the opportunity to buy the other out or else the property will be sold. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

If the children were born during an intact marriage then you are on the hook. If you were never married then you need to determine how paternity was established. It is possible after ten years that you can no longer challenge the finding. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

If you suspect that the Father's disciplinary actions towards the minor child constitute abuse or neglect, it's advisable to contact the police and/or Child Protective Services. If there's a current court order in place, consider consulting with an attorney to determine if the... View More

Schedule a consultation with an attorney handling real estate litigation or general practice; alternatively, an attorney handling landlord-tenant cases can probably help even though this is not a landlord-tenant matter. You should be able to sue for unlawful detainer and/or ejectment, and perhaps... View More

She can go back to court and file a request for alimony and child support. She'll have the burden to prove that there is a need for those kinds of support and that you are capable of providing it. Talk to a lawyer to know how you can be prepared if this happens.

In Texas, all property is presumed to be community property. The burden of proof is on the person claiming something as their separate property to prove their claim by tracing the property claim back to the magic moment of inception of title. While your first home was purchased during marriage,... View More

Florida is a no fault state so "abandonment" is a non-issue for the most part. As to your rights, the answer depends upon many factors including the length of the marriage and the number of overlapping years of employment where you earned your pension. Typically all property acquired... View More

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If the child is not present in Florida and resides abroad, Florida courts may not have jurisdiction over child custody matters under normal circumstances. Jurisdiction in child custody cases is typically... View More

I am not sure what your legal goal is. Are you leaving the child with the grandparents? Do you want them to be able to sign legal documents for the chid in your absence? Your question is very broad. Speak with a local family lawyer and give more details for more specific advice.

And, presumably, you want to know what can be done about it? Whoever was defrauded could sue to void the deed and clear title to the property. Notaries are supposed to keep records of what and when they notarize documents. The plaintiff could depose the notary and the witnesses to see what, if... View More

Yes, this would be called a Partition Action", I would encourage you to try to avoid this costly undertaking and find common ground and agreement with your sibling via a buyout/refinance or agreed upon sale and to avoid the Partition Action, if this is not possible, then a force sale or... View More

If your relative is no longer mentally able to grant you power of attorney then you will need to go to court. This is not a "do it yourself" issue. Speak with a local lawyer for more specific advice.

Possible options include adoption, guardianship, and marriage. There is no such thing as legally turning someone into your sibling or cousin (at least in Fla.). If you are concerned about inheritance, there are various legal instruments available, with no need to legally make the beneficiaries... View More

She needs to file a responsive pleading within the twenty days, regardless of her language or residency issues. I suggest that you take the pleadings and speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice as soon as possible.

If you have never been to court before then the only way to protect your rights is to file a paternity case. Without that legal filing the courts cannot help you if the mother tries to keep the child. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

You need to schedule a consultation with an attorney to evaluate all the facts and related communications. The action against you may or may not be lawful, depending on the details, and even if it's lawful, you may have potential counterclaims for money damages.

Child support is calculated pursuant to the formula in the statute (law). The judge can only waive the exchange of child support if the amount is de minimus (very low). It may be possible (outside of court) for you and the other parent to agree to something different but that can create other... View More