I have a hearing set for next week, can my daughter testified in court? She will be 18 the following week.

You need to file a motion requesting permission from the judge to allow the child to testify. You need to file the motion with the clerk, send a...

Changing the "Parental Time Sharing Schedule" WITHOUT formally changing it through the courts, do I have to agree to cooperate?

Even if the judge thinks that his work schedule change represents a substantial change in circumstances, the judge will not modify the time sharing...

Can a child be adopted by the step father without biological father's consent?

I agree with Mr. Bachert . Abandonment is generally considered to be no contact (child support, visits, gifts, cards, calls, ...) for a year. The...

Does the court have to send notice to the respondent and petitioner of an upcoming court date for child support

Yes. All parties should receive a Notice of Hearing. Make sure that the Court has your correct mailing address. You are required to notify the...

What do I need to file to stop my son's father's time-sharing after he was charged with 1st degree felony child abuse.

You need to file a Supplemental Petition to Modify Time Sharing. There are forms for this available at www.flcourt.org (or your can google "florida...

Re-opening Dissolution of Marriage case to modify child support

Yes, you are still the respondent. Just list yourself as Former Husband/Wife in the new documents.

I have 3 grandkids who are in an abusive and neglectful household. There is drug use and abuse. DCF has done nothing

DCF will need proof that the children have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Drug use around the children is abuse. They must be having some...

What-is-a-shared-custody-arrangement-if you live in two different states -and-how-does-it-work

Florida no longer uses the term "custody." We now have "time sharing" (essentially visitation) and "shared parental responsibility" When a...

How do I get a texas birth certificate with no way to id myself

What kind of ID do you have now? Passport, drivers license, ID card?

This evidence needs to be relevant to be admissible. Also, how do you intend to prove that he has these items. Judges are usually very hesitant...