It depends on the facts regarding your case. You can be punished under FL ST 775.082 or 775.083. I would recommend consulting with a Florida...

My daughter left 3 weeks ago and i have my 5 month old grandson. Is that abandonment?

You can file for Guardianship under FL ST 744 or file a Petition for Temporary Custody by Extended Family under FL ST 751. Each has its pros and...

Can I get a divorce?

From what you have told us, you can probably get a relatively easy and quick divorce, but you need to get him served with the Summons and Petition...

I need to know to go about getting custody of my daughter. We are not married but I am filing for my Paternal Rights next week

I would recommend filing a Petition for Determination of Paternity and get her served ASAP. The Court would then order a DNA test to determine if...

If my child's father fails to submit his financial affidavit in a support case in the 45 day window, can court order he do so?

The Court has several avenues of recourse it can take to recover the information. A consult with your attorney is best. Some of the options include...

File a Petition for Modification. Florida Statutes 61.13(3) will guide you on what factors the Court considers in a modification proceeding in...

Is US Air Force BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) excludable from gross income on a Financial Affidavit ?

The parties base pay, BAH and BAS are considered in factoring gross income, among other factors. BAH and BAS are considered in-kind payments. If...

Where do i find a lawyer in ft lauderdale that works pro bona to

Contacting your local legal aid office and The Florida Bar Referral service is a great start to finding a pro bono attorney. Do you know for sure...

What are the chances I can get sole physical custody of my daughter?

Florida Statutes 61.30 will guide you on calculation of child support and 61.13 will guide you on establishing timesharing and the factors the...

I have an ex boyfriend and two children from him. He works making tips what would I be able to do to prove he has more money?

Florida Statutes 61.30 states the factors on how child support is calculated. If you feel the reported income is not correct, perhaps the income...