What rights does a father have if he doesn’t sign the birth certificate?

If someone's parental rights are terminated, they no longer are obligated to pay child support. If the child was born out of wedlock in the State...

Can my husband terminate his rights to a child ? And will he still be responsible for child support

If someone's parental rights are terminated they no longer have to pay child support. They would still owe any arrears. However, the likelihood of...

My Husband has a new fiance and refuses to sighn my divorce papers?

You are required to have him served by a deputy if he won't accept the papers. Once he is served he will only have twenty days to file a response....

DCF has the authority to question children without notifying parents or having them present during questioning. They are governed by Chapter 39 of...

Unwed Parent move from FL with children w/o approval from Courts

In the State of Florida an unwed mother has the superior rights to the children until such time as paternity is established by the courts. This is...

Alimony when one partner is unemployed?

Alimony is based on need and ability to pay. The court would look at the circumstances surrounding the unemployment such as the reasons why he is...

Can a lawyer represent the spouse of his receptionist in a custody case?

I think it depends on the circumstance. If he was representing the spouse against a previous spouse and his receptionist was not a party to the...

How can we obtain legal guardianship of our niece?

You can file for temporary custody by an extended family member or you can file a Petition for Termination of Parental rights and for adoption. An...

How to get my son back?

If you have a court appointed attorney you should discuss your concerns with him. He might be able to answer your questions and get you headed in...

I'm I'm a victim in a domestic violence case with my boyfriend?

If you have provided a statement, the State Attorney's Office may use that statement to refresh your memory and/or impeach you with it. If you...