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The Got my son with some mariguana in his book bag and now the dcf worker want me to do a drug txt do I have to
answered on Sep 13, 2022
If DCF does not have a court order requiring the drug test, DCF can ask you to take a drug test but cannot make you take a test. However, if you refuse testing and there is information that they think indicates that your use or possession of drugs endangers your child, DCF might take legal action... View More 
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answered on Sep 13, 2022
In Florida child support terminates at 18 or high school graduation if later. First you need to read your child support order and see what it says. Second, if you do owe child support and the child is working you can go to court for a reduction based on the child's earnings. Speak with a local... View More
This is in Florida. Both vehicles are solely in the other spouses name. I am trying to take the one in my name and give her the one in her name until we get divorced and can figure it out in court. She is objecting but the divorce has not been filed yet. Both vehicles are being financed
answered on Sep 12, 2022
You do not mention if the other party is objecting. Generally when a divorce is file the expectation is that both parties will maintain the status quo, financial and otherwise. You should continue to use the vehicle that you have traditionally used. If that requires a change then you must either... View More
Our custody agreement is from Kentucky. I’m I required to transfer and change the agreement it in the courts in Florida?
answered on Sep 12, 2022
If you are still the legal parent of the child and only shared the child with the father then why is an agreement needed at all? Besides a family lawyer you may need to speak to a probate lawyer (a lawyer that handles estates after someone dies). If you had your parental rights taken away that is a... View More
he gave me 1 month to leave his house because I caught him cheating. It escalated where he put his hands on me in front of my child. I called the police and reported it. I don't have family around so I have nowhere to go right away. I haven't worked in 6 months, he's been paying all... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2022
No, he cannot just kick you out like a dog. If you have stayed there for longer than 30 days, then he has to take legal steps to evict you. If you are married then different rules apply. But if you are just a houseguest, then he first has to serve you a notice to vacate, and then he has to file an... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2022
Your question is too vague. I suggest you re-post with short description of what caused a newborn to be taken. And by "defac", do you mean DCF (Dept. of Children and Families)? And by "notifying you parents", do you mean notifying the parents of the child being taken away?
options for stating whether or not you have a criminal history: “I have never been arrested for or charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, or have been found to have committed a criminal offense, regardless of adjudication.” OR:
“I have a criminal history. In the past I have... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2022
As I always do, I am going to take sides with your grandparents and parents, you know, the smart ones who told you that "honesty is always the best policy."
Regardless of how you would like to spin it, you were "charged with a DUI," which meets the wording of choice #2.... View More
If a parent were to do/say things that caused their child to try and take their own life, not cater to their mental needs, ignore certain diagnoses, lock the fridge at night and frequently forget to unlock it, and occasionally behave violently towards said child, would such things be considered... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2022
In Florida, it is considered child abuse if:
-A person intentionally inflicts physical or mental injury upon a child.
-A person intentionally makes actions that could result in physical or mental injury to a child.
-A person encourages someone to commit an act that causes or... View More
I gave temporary custody of my daughter my 16 year old daughter to my dad until I could get my own place get a steady job staple job and get on my feet financially well I'm I'm financially okay now and I have my own home and I have a good job do I have to go through the courts my daughter... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2022
If a Judge gave your father temporary custody of your daughter, you will have to return to the same Judge to undo his Order. You might have visitation rights but that is NOT the same a custody.
I lived in New Hampshire and he moved up there to be with me. Well we ended up having a baby and when the baby was 5 months old we moved to Florida, he is now 18 months. But I had no idea how controlling and abusive he was gonna be, and from his attitude and the stuff that he says he does not want... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2022
You do not mention whether you have ever been to court for paternity. If there has never been a paternity order then in Florida the mother is in complete control. However, if you move the father can file a Petition for Paternity here (FL) and since you have lived here for the past six months it is... View More
Kicking my two sons out who are here with us but they pay the bills and they make sure I have what I need since my husband doesn’t really care and drinks, smokes pot, and I am unemployed now because of an accident and other things which ended up me having to close my business. Can he kick them... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2022
You should consult with a divorce attorney. I don't know what you mean that your husband is kicking your sons out; if you are not on the deed, perhaps he could go to court to evict them, so see that attorney ASAP.
I have a child with a woman who is not my wife. She is an alcoholic and abusive (not physically) to me and our son. Can I legally remove him from the home we cohabitate and move to another area. I am listed as his father on the birth certificate. Thank you
answered on Aug 29, 2022
To protect yourself legally you would need to file a paternity action. You can certainly do what is necessary to keep the child safe but you should not simply leave without going to court as well. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
My daughters father and I are not married and have never been married. I moved to Florida from Georgia and don’t have money to switch my car and everything over to Florida. So I have an out of state license. My child’s dad always wants me to drive and bring her to him and we have disagreements... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2022
If yo have never been married then you as the mother have total control of the situation. If you have lived in Florida for more than six months then you can file for paternity here, with or without a drivers license. You just have to prove that you have lived here and plan to continue living here.... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2022
If there is a court-ordered parenting plan in place, you can file a motion for modification. If the mother is proved unfit to take care of the child, the court may grant you more time or sole parental responsibility. Talk with a family lawyer to know how best to proceed.
care. My grandma has power of attorney over me. I live in florida and I dont know if I can but I really need to leave here.
answered on Aug 23, 2022
You can be legally emancipated by a court before the age of 18 if you can support yourself. You can show proof of sufficient income to cover your living expenses and daily necessities.
However, it is most practical if you sit with your legal guardians and obtain their permission.
Now I have not worked a day in my life in the past 16 yrs he has been supporting me because he is scared of me working but now we are fighting every day and he keeps threatening me that he's going to open a new bank account so I'm left with nothing is he allowed to do that
answered on Aug 19, 2022
Yes, he can; he is not obligated to maintain a bank account with your name on it.
My wife moved the kids from our home in Melbourne, Florida without telling me. I am still providing financial supporting to the kids. The kids are 7 and 5 years old. My wife told me that she enrolled the kids in a school in Maryland without my consent. What are my rights and responsibilities?
answered on Aug 18, 2022
Hire an attorney. The attorney will go into court and file an Emergency Motion for Pick-up. You could have the kids back with two to three days. Good luck!
She did this less than a year after we all had signed the original estate planning documents. The reason she did this was because I was questioning her spending my dad's money for her own personal use. She used money from a FEMA loan for "her bills" and purchased a car in my... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2022
You will have to hire an experienced Florida lawyer.
My wife is constantly harassing me and my girlfriend via texts. She is using legal aid svcs claiming domestic violence, has not provided proof as there is none, is over income and has been dragging the divorce since last August.
The amount of texts and false allegations are exhausting.... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2022
If you have a lawyer you should stick with them, unless you want another lawyer to bill you upfront to represent you.
I pay 850 for child support with 1000 extra billed to me a month by mistake. I owe 110000. It is just my daughter and I and I am going to lose this house for back property taxes. I am not trying to dodge any legit payment I owe I am only trying to help my daughter and I survive. I am on disability... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2022
It is not exactly clear what has happened or will happen when you state in your question "sell or gift an inherited house" since inherited is past tense, does not clearly indicate if ownership has been accepted/acknowledged.
I also do not understand what you mean by the $1,000... View More
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