Have you ever been to court for paternity? You need a court order to pursue child support. The father can be served in PR and child support can be enforced in PR. See if your local jurisdiction (court) has a child support enforcement office. They normally help you for free. Otherwise speak with a... View More

This sounds like an issue between you and your attorney more than a legal issue. Make an appointment to see your attorney in person and find out what is happening. Grandparent rights in Florida is a difficult issue but if you have had the children for seven years that will definitely work in your... View More

You need to read the verified petition for sole custody of minor child and modification of child support and answer each numbered paragraph ADMIT or DENY. After you do that then a hearing can be scheduled on the merits. At the hearing you can present your evidence through testimony and exhibits.... View More

No transfer tax is due on a deed between spouses or former spouses pursuant to a dissolution of marriage when the real property is transferred following the divorce and the property was their marital home or an interest therein at the time of divorce. If you are referring to Federal income tax... View More

A financial affidavit is required if there are children or if there is an alimony claim. If you are, in fact, arguing over assets or liabilities then a financial affidavit is a good idea. If the case is uncontested with no children or claim for alimony then you can proceed without a financial... View More

No one can make you sign a deed but you will face a few problems if he tries to sue you for the equity in the house or he has a mortgage and stops paying the mortgage. You should consult with a real estate lawyer and bring any documents you have regarding the purchase of the house and the deed.

You need to return to the court that issued the child support order and notify the court of the changes that have occurred since the last order was entered. Changes in timesharing (where the child lives) and changes in the parent's incomes are valid reasons to modify child support. Child... View More

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answered on Mar 22, 2023

Any check can be deposited. You just need an account in the name of the trust. If you do not have such an account, then you will need to open one. In order to open one you will need a taxpayer ID number for the trust. You are probably also going to need an updated certification of trust. My best... View More

I do not know what a declaration letter is. However, normally you file a motion outlining what you want from the court and why. Evidence is not submitted with the motion but presented to the court later at a properly noticed hearing. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

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.

You need to return to the court that issued the guardianship order and explain what has happened. Speak with a local family lawyer that handles guardianship cases in the jurisdiction where the order was issued for more specific advice.

You are asking questions that are a little complicated for an online answer. If you do not have custody or financial responsibility for any children then they probably do not need to be included. As far as assets, part of the divorce process is a mandatory disclosure by each party of what they... View More

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.

The UCCJEA gives a court (and State) jurisdiction after a child has lived somewhere for six months along with permanence. Meaning there can be no plan to return to TN. Enroll in school in FL. Get a pediatrician in FL. Etc. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

You can visit the local court to get help finding the applicable form you can use and get guidance on what best actions you can take to protect yourself and your children from your ex. The issues you mentioned are serious. You should act now before ex makes more serious issues that will greatly... View More

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,... View 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... View More

If the injunction prohibits "stalking", probably not. Florida Statute 784.048 (2) defines stalking as follows: "A person who willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follows, harasses, or cyberstalks another person commits the offense of stalking, a misdemeanor of the first degree,... View More

As a starting point both parties should have equal access to the marital estate. However, this is a legal concept and very often not the reality. She should consult a local family law attorney as soon as possible to protect her legal rights, financially and otherwise.

You can hire a private investigator to research your spouse's financial accounts. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.