Department of Children and Families would require that you protect and promote the best interests safety and welfare of the child at all times. if...

It will be extremely hard to attack the arrears balance established in the administrative order. I would suggest that you take a look at rule...

How to get more time to prepare and litigate once the other party has filed for a notice for trial in a child custody case?

You may file and objection, but you will need to explain to the court why the matter is not ripe for trial. If mandatory disclosure has been...

What constitutes child abandonment?

The Florida Statutes defines child abandonment in section 39.01. The section does not set a minimum period of time after which the parent's absence...

It really depends on the type of pleading served. A simple Motion does not require a response, but if served it is usually a good idea to file a...

Can defendant in divorce proceedings move children out of state if motion to prevent relocation of children is filed and served?

I would encourage you to read section 61.13001 of the Florida Statutes, which is the relocation authority in the State of Florida. It is never...

Is it legal to stop visitations if the father hasn't been paying his full child support payments?

The described conduct does not rise to the level of parental alienation (yet). Support and visitation are treated separately by our courts and the...

How long do I have to respond to opposing counsels Motion for rehearing in a Partial Final Judgement in a divorce?

As others have stated, there is no requirement that you respond in writing to a Motion for Rehearing. many of these motions are ruled on by the...