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Initial decree had father/non-custodial, 4 years later father got court order custody. Child left back with non-custodial parent/mother (never changed court order), child left at 19, now is 21 demanding continuation of child support to the custodial parent/father.
answered on Oct 18, 2022
You need to carefully read the original order and what it says about termination. In Florida child support ends at 18 or high school graduation. If your order is from another state it may extend child support to 21. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
When DCF came to me out of nowhere and asked if I can take him cause the family that has him cant handle him. I have the adoption papers as well. I haven't seen my son since he was 1yrs old. I could've had my son this entire time.
answered on Oct 11, 2022
Contact a lawyer as soon as possible to know if you can still move to reverse the adoption.
Living in Florida. I have a child that is not my ex husband's, but the child has his name by default ( as he did not physically sign the birth certificate) been divorced since the child's birth...and we've been out of communication ever since. Fast foward 10yrs, my now husband wants... View More 
answered on Oct 11, 2022
Florida’s adoption law requires that the consent of both parents be given before a court can make an adoption final.
If one parent does not consent to the adoption, the court will only make the adoption final if it finds that:
✅ The non-consenting parent is unfit
There... View More
We were never married and she just moved out last month. She wont set a mediation or court date and its been over a year and im stuck in limbo. They say I can't do anything because she was the petitioner. Can I just have her plan thrown out and started over with a new petition by me or what... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2022
To ensure your child's safety and well-being, you must establish a timesharing plan with the court. You should consult with a family lawyer to determine the best way to proceed with your case.
answered on Oct 6, 2022
Child support is based specifically on each parent's income. Unless paying off the loan will increase your income (the amount of money you earn, not spend) then there will be no change. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
And it’s mine, currently the home is technically still hers, so I don’t know if there is anything I can do about my aunt going into my home without permission. The home is in Texas btw
answered on Oct 5, 2022
You will need to repost your question with some more facts, such as whether there is a lease, what does "technically still hers" mean and 1100 what?. You will also need to repost this to a category for Texas. The laws vary from state to state.
answered on Sep 29, 2022
Yes. You will have to comply with mandatory disclosure. You need to fill out the financial data to determine future support.
My ex husbands lawyer chose the mediator with out asking if I agreed. I was unhappy with the decision. This same mediator had previously not conducted mediation appropriately. He was giving me bias awnsers such as "Well Judge --- won't go for that. He never does." I than spoke with... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2022
I agree with Mr. Minnick, but don't think that the mediator saying that the judge wouldn't go for something indicates that the mediator is necessarily biased.
I gave him 30 days to get out which are up on Friday. He moved over a week ago and left stuff at my house. Some is junk some is worth value. Can I throw it away without getting into legal trouble? For 3 days he said he would get it and hasn’t. Now he ignores me when I ask. His family won’t... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2022
Unless you want to continue this acrimonious relationship, I suggest you hold on to the stuff for at least 30 to 60 days and WRITE LETTERS to your ex and to his family just to have written proof that you did not steal anything.
If there has been no court ordered custody or guardianship arrangement, Can a grandparent, who has been caring for a child for an extended period of time, deny the mother the ability to take the child back? And can they make rules denying the parent from having the child stay with said parent... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2022
If there is no court ordered custody arrangement, there is no reason the grandparents keep the child from you, unless there are proofs you are unfit to care for the child and they appeal for custody for the child. Speak to lawyer to know how best to proceed with your case.
Deed is in her name and her mother's. They have been married 4 years
answered on Sep 26, 2022
I am assuming that you and your spouse live in Florida in order to answer this question. You can file for divorce. You can file for exclusive use of the home, meaning that he would have to leave the house. However, adultery is not an "automatic" reason for one spouse to be "kicked... View More
My husband, who is in the Air Force, is leaving for about five months to tech school to cross train to his new AFSC. There is a parenting agreement in place for my stepdaughter and right now we have her every other weekend (Friday - Monday). Will a military POA suffice so I can take over my... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2022
The Judge was the ONLY person who established your husband's visitation rights, and the Judge is the only person who can answer this question. Do NOT rely on a "military POA." Ask the Judge.
my ex girlfriend may open a child support case on me if she finds out i am newly married. Can my pre nup in Florida protect my new wife from my ex trying to add my new wifes personal income for child support case in Puerto Rico?
answered on Sep 23, 2022
The mother of your child cannot force your wife to pay child support in Florida, whether the mother sues in Florida, Puerto Rico, or elsewhere. Child support would be your obligation, not that of your wife. If your ex does file for child support, you and your wife probably should not own property... View More
I have 4 children all over 19 actually the youngest will be 20 this Nov. Who also want to change their last names to my Maiden name. I would like to know how we start. Florida residents. Thank you.
answered on Sep 22, 2022
You would need to file a Petition for Change of Name (Adult). The Petition and Instructions can be obtained at the Clerk's office or online. Good luck!
answered on Sep 21, 2022
It depends on what your agreement says. If it's silent, then most likely you must ask the other parent first before you are able to watch the child.
The mother of my child filed a lawsuit against me for child support money. I haven’t worked in three years due to work injuries and I’m unable to work because of my restrictions. I send my medical files to the department of revenue. I asked them to modify my support payment. Even when I was... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2022
You must deal directly with the court that issued the child support order. File a motion and explain your situation. Timesharing and child support are not directly related, meaning if one parent withholds the child that is not a reason to not pay child support. You are raising complicated issues... View More
If I’m unable to work because I’m disabled. Can the mother of my child sue me for money even if I have medical evidence? I just gave the court my documents files for proof but the mother of my child is still pursuing a lawsuit to give her money when I can not work at all.
answered on Sep 19, 2022
File a modification on child support to adjust your payment while you are in that situation. Do your best to get a job when you can so you can still support your child. It is every parent's responsibility to provide for their children.
Talk to your attorney to know how best to proceed.
They are grown he is seeking back child support for the time I had them. What can I do?
answered on Sep 19, 2022
You need to get a hearing before the court that issued the child support order to explain what happened. You should have returned to court when he gave you the children. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
When my child turns 18, he has graduated HS, will my supposed now be 440 per month?
answered on Sep 19, 2022
You should speak with a local family law attorney to recalculate your child support for one child. It does not automatically go to half and it could even be lower than half. More importantly, you want to record the change with the court so that you are protected if there is a dispute in the future... View More
Im suing an administrative judge and the county he works, for deprivation of my rights under the color of law, I need to serve a warning of rights violation and a letter of intent to sue to the county but I dont know who in the county i need to have served the summons once I file the lawsuit where... View More
answered on Sep 16, 2022
You should retain counsel to review your case before you actually file it. Judicial officers and prosecutors have immunity from suit with very rare exceptions.
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