Joanna Marie Mitchell’s Answers

In Florida, a Father has equal rights with the Mother regarding time sharing and contact with their minor children. However, while your name being on the birth certificate creates a presumption that you are the biological father of the minor child, your rights will not technically "vest" until paternity is established by a Judge. This would be done through the filing of a Petition for Determination of Paternity and Related Relief. Once the Judge establishes that you are the legal and...

No, the breeder would not be responsible. This is not a defect or anything hereditary. These things just sometimes happen in any animal and are the owner's responsibility. I have a horse that has done the same thing! The owner just has to fix it (if they care about their animal) and move on.

If the child is still in high school when he turns 18, making reasonable progress towards graduation, then the answer is yes until the child graduates, but in no event past 19 years of age. If you are speaking of some other sort of school other than high school, the answer would be no.

You have stated multiple issues that would best be addressed during a consultation with an attorney. If you do not have an attorney, you need to consult with and retain one to assist you. From what you have stated, it sounds as if you may have an entitlement to alimony, as well as child support and half of any and all assets that were acquired during the marriage, regardless of whose name they are in. As stated, you need to get an attorney as soon as possible. Detailed answers to many...

If you are not happy with your current attorney and are uncertain about how to proceed, you should consult with and perhaps retain a different attorney. You always have the right to the attorney of your choice. Detailed answers to many frequently asked questions regarding divorce, custody, visitation, child support, alimony, paternity and other Family Law matters are located on my website at http://www.mitchell-pa.com/FAQ_Main.html Be sure to stop by and check it out! And of course, if you...

From what you have stated, it sounds unlikely that he would be able to be awarded sole custody, and it may be possible that any visitation or timesharing could be supervised. You should really consult with an attorney in order to make sure that the relevant evidence is properly presented to the judge, as only a properly informed judge can make an accurate ruling on what timesharing arrangement is in the best interest of your child. Detailed answers to many frequently asked questions...

There really isn't any realistic way to stop someone from saying anything, such as making verbal threats. If he fails to return the children and denies you contact, then you can most likely do something and a judge would not look very favorable on his conduct. I would strongly suggest discussing your matter with and retaining an attorney to assist you in getting a temporary matters hearing and court date, so that all relevant information is properly presented to the judge, who can then make a...

He is not technically violating any laws. However, a judge may not view his behavior very kindly. Of course, to get a judge involved, you would need to file for divorce. You should consult with an attorney if you are contemplating divorce in order to fully explore your potential rights and options. Detailed answers to many frequently asked questions regarding divorce, custody, visitation, child support, alimony, paternity and other Family Law matters are located on my website at http://www....

There are many more details that would need to be known in order to be able to discuss your potential rights and options. One of the most important facts would be whether there is an existing court order and what does that court order say. You really need to discuss your situation with an attorney as soon as possible. Detailed answers to many frequently asked questions regarding divorce, custody, visitation, child support, alimony, paternity and other Family Law matters are located on my...

From what you have stated, it sounds as if you may have potential grounds for a modification. However, much more information would need to be known in order to fully explore your potential rights and options. Detailed answers to many frequently asked questions regarding divorce, custody, visitation, child support, alimony, paternity and other Family Law matters are located on my website at http://www.mitchell-pa.com/FAQ_Main.html Be sure to stop by and check it out! And of course, if you...