I have a 15 year old daughter that would like to have her last name changed. I am her mother and the only person on her birth ce

I agree with Ms. Gerber. You can find online self help forms at the link provided below from www.flcourts.org .

On June 1st of 2015 my ex-wife and I appeared before the general magistrate to hear our motion to credit/discharge arrears.

I don't think so. The magistrate makes recommendations to the judge - which are almost always followed unless a party files an objection...

What can I do? I just got divorced and my ex cannot pay child support?

You cannot stop the time sharing (visitation) because he is not paying child support. If he can't pay, he should ask the court to reduce or suspend...

When filing a motion, do you still answer and deny?

You should file a separate: (1) Answer to Supplemental Petition and (2) Motion to Dismiss. You have 20 days for the Answer. Filing a Motion to...

Petition for relocation

You file your motion/supplemental petition in the same case that is already open. Since your case is not closed (since the final judgment has not...

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If paternity finds that the child is not mine, but I signed the birth certificate am I still responsible for child support?

Many years ago, you would have had a problem if you signed the birth certificate. Fortunately, a DNA test is much more conclusive. Both are...

If the DOR issues awritofbodily att for unpaid child supp can you go to the sheriff's off and pay the writ w no jail time?

The writ should tell you where to go to pay. It's probably not the sheriff's office. Also, there should be instruction on how to get the writ...

In FL could I be required to pay back child support if I lived in the home and was the sole provider for my child and his mother

Typically, you do not have to pay retroactive child support for a period while you were all living together. You should bring proof of your past...

How do I file a motion to dismiss a petition?

To have her Supplemental Petition dismissed, you would need to show that there has not been a substantial change in circumstances that was...

Summer vacation and 2 week timesharing

I think you should keep asking, but make you summer plans how you see fit. If she tells you the dates she wants and it conflicts with your plans,...