Child is left on porch of person parent knows with note explaining reason and person wants to keep baby what are legal issues

This is a very delicate situation. Although the other attorneys answers are options, there is also a third option. You can go to your local...

My trial court date is on October 4th. We’ve scheduled trial for the past 6-7mhs. How quick could I get a cafl attorney?

If you are indigent, you should go to the court where your case is heard. You should go to the clerk's office and inform them you are requesting...

A report of neglect is just that a report. DCF has 15 business days to conduct their investigation/assessment and determine whether or not the...

I agree with both Attorneys who have commented and would add that if you are on the child's birth certificate there is no need to determine...

What can I do to file for emergency custody to get my daughter back and what could I use as a reason?

I am sorry that you are going through all of this right now. The holidays are hard enough without dealing with all you are dealing with. So I...

My son requested a DNA in court that was refused, we want a DNA, he wants visitation here in Florida or to sign the girls off

Your son may not be entitled to DNA/Genetic Marker Testing at this point according to the law and this may be why he was denied. These facts are...

Based on your question, I am supposing that 1. you have applied to be a foster parent for a child you know that has been taken into custody by a...

We have shared legal custody, but can't agree on where to send our child to school... What decides this?

As I am sure you are aware, the court process is slow and steady. It seems to me that you're trying to address the school district issue before...

In order for your child's grandmother "to take custody away from" you, she would have to file a guardianship petition in the probate and family...

I have an adopted 17 years old that continues to runaway with her biological mother. How can I protect me from her illegal acts

If your child is on the run, you should file a runaway report with the police department. You can also apply for a Child Requiring Assistance...