Do the mother gets automatic custody when a child is born? we are not married she is on public assistance.

A paternity case must be filed in order to establish your rights as to the minor child. This should allow you to get timesharing with the child...

What your wife has done is perfectly legal. Until there is a divorce filed and a Court Order concerning child support and/or alimony, she can use...

I agree with the other comments and would also urge your daughter to move quickly. Even though they are no longer living together, they are still...

Can a 16 yr old move in with grandparents without mothers consent? If child has good reasoning to leave?

I agree that emancipation is the best way forward in this case. If the Court grants it, this would allow the child to escape the abusive situation...

An appropriate Motion needs to be filed with the Court and then called up for a hearing. I would recommend hiring a local attorney to help you...

My husband disappears for weeks at a time. Can I change the locks and pack his clothes.

I recommend that you file for divorce first. Because you are a married couple, he is permitted to come and go generally speaking. If you file for...

Can they take my baby away

The Judge can order a drug and alcohol evaluation to include possible treatment as part of the domestic violence injunction. And grandparents...

What type of order can I get to get soul custody of my kids?

If there is no timesharing order, he is not entitled to pick up the children without your consent. An unmarried father has no rights under Florida...

Could I get in trouble for texting him after filing injunction for protection against him?

As the other attorney suggested, the text message sent to him may be used against you as proof that you are not afraid of him but you will not get...

In family law case for timesharing modification, can other party's attorney request social investigation without good cause?

You Court can appoint a social investigator to issue a report to the Court as to where the children will reside. This is often done and not just...