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Can a 17 year old in FL. runaway and live with another family in GA. without parents consent?

A 17 year old does not have the legal right to decide where to stay. The FL parents can come and pick her up at any time. The only way she can be told she has the right to stay is with state/court permission. Maurine A. Thomas, Esq. 727-844-7676 3000 Gulf to Bay Blvd Clearwater FL 33576 www.formydivorce.com

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Do I need a Family law attorney?

You will need to do a modification of child custody or time sharing to make it official with the court and change the child support obligation. The document needs to be specific and may need to be domesticated. Maurine A. Thomas, Esq. 727-844-7676 703 W. Bay Street Tampa FL 33606 www.formydivorce.com

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Can you get adopted by a different family if your parents mentally abuse you?

If you are under 18 and want to be adopted by another family member your parents will have to consent and sign off on the adoption. Attorney Maurine Thomas 703 W. Bay Street Tampa, FL 33606 813-774-4529 www.formydivorce.com

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What is the best way to legally skirt the cohabitation issue if you are receving non modifible alimony

Non modifiable means you can't change it and neither can the opposing party. You don't have to do anything.

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DCF has been called with false allegations.

Always be as cooperative as possible with DCF. Show them that you have nothing to hide and when the investigation is closed be certain to ask for a copy of everything including their findings.

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I beleive my husband married me for his citizenship only. Can I contest to the process now that he wants a divorce?

You need to be honest on the immigration documents and with the officials if and when your cooperation is needed. I would suggest that you don't delay in filing for the divorce, its not worth the wait, you could be opening yourself up for spousal support. Maurine Thomas, Esq 3000 Gulf to Bay Blvd Clearwater FL 33756 727-844-7676 www.formydivorce.com

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What are the laws in the state of florida on a child turning 18 on child support, does that child recieve support after the age

If the child is still in high school and reasonably expected to graduate, child support will continue until graduation. Maurine A. Thomas, Esq. 813-774-4529 703 W. Bay Street Tampa, FL 33606 www.formydivorce.com

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If an unwed mother has abandon her child to the father is this child considered an orphan under USCIS regulations?

Asking about USCIS status makes this an immigration question and not family law. Good luck!

I am ill but still alive trying to take daughter from me illegally with false alligations emerg pick up put in need to stop it

The pick up order must have been handled ex parte which does not require that you receive notice. However, any family law documents are public information. You should be able to get a copy of anything served in the Clerk of Court's office. The allegations contained in the motion must have made the judge feel your child was in danger. You will need to review it carefully and have an attorney do the same.

Can i still press charges after 2 years of the repeated abuse

You can continue to pursue the injunction if you continue to be in fear. As for criminal charges you would need to talk to a criminal attorney about the statute of limitations on domestic violence.