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My son told his dad he has a problem with the drinking at his dads, his dad told him there’s no drinking though. My son told him he doesn’t want to go to his house and his dad told him “to bad there’s a court order “
WE HAVE A PARENTING PLAN SORRY NOT A COURT ORDER.
answered on Aug 12, 2022
Do whatever it takes to encourage your child to maintain a relationship with his father. Inform your ex that his behavior affecting your son and try to work things out. If all efforts fail, consult with your attorney to determine the best way to proceed.
My ex husband has lived at 3 different addresses over the past year. I have lived in the same home since 2017 and my son takes a bus to and from school to my house and has for 3 years. His father just moved back into the area and wants to change my sons primary address on his records to reflect his... View More 
answered on Aug 12, 2022
Read your parenting plan carefully. There is a section that says whose address is used for school purposes. If it is yours and he changes it then you can go to court with a motion for enforcement and contempt. If it is his address or it is unclear then you must return to court for clarification.... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2022
If both you and the other parent agree to the modification, you can speak with your respective lawyers and have them draft a new parenting plan that you can submit to the judge for approval.
If the other parent disagrees, you can file a petition for modification. You must convince the court... View More
Also will he have to pay child support?
answered on Aug 11, 2022
That would be grounds for filing for a modification of timesharing/parenting plan, as it would probably be impossible to follow the previous schedule. Child support and travel expenses would also be addressed in the modification.
We lived together, she left and then this happened. She’s already broken windows and super glued my gas cap shut.
answered on Aug 9, 2022
The respondent can file a motion to modify or remove a restraining order if he/she proves that the circumstances that granted the injunction no longer exist. It's up to the judge's decision to remove the injunction. If the judge finds the petitioner is no longer in danger, the injunction... View More
I loaned my mother $43,000 @ 7% interest per annum secured by a promissory note, payable upon her death.
The agreement between us was that her house would be use to pay the bulk of the note. When she died we were advised by the estate attorney that the Florida Homestead law would prevent... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2022
The short answer (and my legal advice) is to follow the correct advice given to you by the attorney probating your mother's estate because the estate attorney will fight you in court over this issue--using your mother's money.
answered on Aug 4, 2022
Obviously you can Google something but there is no form or template for this. Assuming that you want the agreement to be binding and enforceable I highly recommend that you speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
She cant because she is claimed by them. Is this true? Is my friend trapped?
answered on Aug 3, 2022
What you are describing is completely false. Florida is a no fault state and you can get divorced with out restriction as long as you have lived in the state for more than six months. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
How can I go about collecting any amount paid into that support?
answered on Aug 2, 2022
You can contact whatever agency was collecting the support. Big picture, in Florida, it is the Central Depository or State Disbursement Unit. If, in fact. they had collected any child support they should have tried to forward it to you (assuming that you are the obligee) already. I do not think... View More
At least a temporary or limited passport
answered on Aug 1, 2022
If child support enforcement has put a restriction on your passport then you will need to file a motion to lift the restriction. If there is no restriction then you can get a passport as you normally would. There is no such thing as a temporary or limited passport. Speak with a local family lawyer... View More
My Dad’s “daughter” downloaded some generic General POA form for my Dad January 31 2011 and he was suffering from dementia & a brain aneurysm 10yrs prior. I finally got a copy and it shows him as the Principal ( all her writings not his, including writing his name ) and he also signed... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2022
No, Florida law (and Florida Statute 709.2105 in particular) requires that powers of attorney have two witnesses. Clearly the principal cannot be the witness to his own POA.
How was it "upgraded" to a durable POA in 2021? Did he again sign it, were there again two witnesses,... View More
The papers from our divorce state that he was required to sign over his pension to me if he remarried before our youngest was out of high-school. He did remarry before that happened but never had the papers sent. I haven't questioned it because it is part of our divorce and should be honored... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2022
I would not wait. If you were to get his pension upon his remarriage before your child graduated from high school and there is a final judgment and a signed agreement, and those are the facts. You should ask him to sign over the pension. If he does not you should move to enforce the final... View More
My grandfather got me an house to live in. I have paid the mortgage for over 7-10 years. My grandfather died and my father took over the house. He refinanced in his name. He was able to do that because his siblings signed over the rights only if the house remained mines. The mortgage on the house I... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2022
It looks like your father can, if he knows what he's doing, evict all of you, including your boyfriend. The two of you probably should start looking for a different place to live.
We have 3 children ( 11, 9 & 4), and he has a daughter (17y) from a previous marriage. There has been a history of verbal abuse and allegations of him propositioning the 17 year old daughter. It was investigated by dcf and no charges filed, but I do have a video recording of him admitting to... View More
My older sister past away in May of 2021 her two children twins my niece and nephew 15 y/old at the time lived with their mom and my mom their grandmother. In July of 2021 with no choice my younger sister had them come live with her. My younger sister has two kids of her own and her boyfriend her... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2022
You need to schedule a consultation with an attorney that specializes in dependency. This is a complex matter that will require expertise in dependency and guardianship.
The court ordered DNA when she wanted child support money. He is still not on birth certificate, but now 13 years later and his sentence is 40 years. His half sister found him in prison when their father died. Didn't even know of each other. Now she has hired him a lawyer in prison and he... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2022
If the father is in prison for 40 years then I am not sure that I understand your concern. Please speak to a local family lawyer that specializes in dependency for more specific advice.
1. If you could can you please interpret the definition for extracurriculars? What type of activities fall under the definition?
2. Childcare, does this mean schooling or does it also include sitters or family members watching the children?
3. Transportation, does one parent have... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2022
All of the answers rely on common sense and agreement between the parents. If the parents do not agree on any particular issue then the remedy is to go to court.
1. An extracurricular activity is outside of school like soccer or music lessons.
2. Not schooling but it could mean... View More
What can I do to find out what my rights are as the mother?
answered on Jul 21, 2022
Step one is to look at the court order that gave your mother custody. That document should spell out your rights regarding the children and what you need to do, if anything, to have custody returned to you. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
Has taken most of belongs from home. Has vehicle at know drug house and tag in my name. And says car has been towed. Lied to issue a temporary injunction on me. Is clearly on drugs. And a lot more that has happened
answered on Jul 18, 2022
Can you locate your wife or not?
You can file for divorce by publication if you have exhausted all efforts to locate your wife. You must prove that you made genuine efforts to locate your wife but turned to be fruitless. Prepare a dissolution of marriage notice for publication and get it... View More
I am wondering if there is anything else I can do. I applied many times already. And almost lost hope. I hope I can get help
answered on Jul 17, 2022
The best place to find out about the evidence requirements to obtain a Social Security number and card is at 20 CFR 422.107. See https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/422/422-0107.htm. To obtain an original Social Security number card, you must submit convincing evidence of:
1. your age,... View More
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