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I'm an unmarried preggers and want to know my rights..do I have to tell the father anything at all? can I move out of state?

A.'s answer | Answered on February 22, 2015

I agree. You can move where ever you want. Even after the baby is born, he has no rights to the child. He has to go to court to have the rights...

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Can my ex-wife seek reimbursement of medical expenses of my son, not covered by health insurance even after 18 years of age?

A.'s answer | Answered on February 22, 2015

Just as you are not required to pay child support for an adult child (over 18 & out of high school), I do not believe that you are required to pay...

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Hi, my brother has a divorce trial date coming up and he doesn't have an attorney, because he can't afford it.

A.'s answer | Answered on February 22, 2015

I agree with the other responses. If he can't hire a lawyer to attend the trial with him, hopefully he can afford a consultation fee so he can at...

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What to do next? In time sharing case that is contested with an answer to petition?

A.'s answer | Answered on February 22, 2015

If neither side has a lawyer, your case will eventually get to a hearing before a magistrate (which is faster that waiting to see a judge). I...

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How do I deal with child support in 2 different states?

A.'s answer | Answered on February 22, 2015

It sounds like your case was handled for her by the Department of Revenue. They are not concerned with visitation (now called time sharing). If you...

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Custody Order Allows for Passport, Current Passport Expiring, Mother Refuses To Sign For Another

A.'s answer | Answered on February 22, 2015

I fully agree with the first answer. One of the "problems" that the mother will bring up is her "fear" that you will keep the child in the...

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At what point do I stop paying child support if I've got temp full custody of my daughter by DCF order.

A.'s answer | Answered on February 21, 2015

At the next status hearing, ask the judge to suspend your child support obligation. If there are no hearings scheduled, you will need to file a...

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In Duval County is it possible to go online and see scanned copies of filed docs in my case?

A.'s answer | Answered on February 21, 2015

I agree with the other answer. You should be able to go to the Courthouse and view the documents for free. I'm not sure where you go in the...

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Is it required in jacksonville, fl to go through mediation before filing notice for trial to set final hearing for family law?

A.'s answer | Answered on February 21, 2015

In Jacksonville, if there are no lawyers involved in your case, you will be referred to mediation prior to the final hearing. You will either have...

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Is it required that i use certified mail for all papers i file in case in duval county? or can i use regular mail?

A.'s answer | Answered on February 21, 2015

Also, if you are responding to a lawyer, you can email the documents to him/her. Their email address for service of document should be on every...

A. James Mullaney III's Answers (1917)

I'm an unmarried preggers and want to know my rights..do I have to tell the father anything at all? can I move out of state?

Can my ex-wife seek reimbursement of medical expenses of my son, not covered by health insurance even after 18 years of age?

Hi, my brother has a divorce trial date coming up and he doesn't have an attorney, because he can't afford it.

What to do next? In time sharing case that is contested with an answer to petition?

How do I deal with child support in 2 different states?

Custody Order Allows for Passport, Current Passport Expiring, Mother Refuses To Sign For Another

At what point do I stop paying child support if I've got temp full custody of my daughter by DCF order.

In Duval County is it possible to go online and see scanned copies of filed docs in my case?

Is it required in jacksonville, fl to go through mediation before filing notice for trial to set final hearing for family law?

Is it required that i use certified mail for all papers i file in case in duval county? or can i use regular mail?