Does the biological father have rights if he has been gone since my son was 2mo and now he's 7?

If the child was born out of wedlock in the State of Florida, the Mother has the superior rights to custody over the child. The father does not...

It depends on how long ago you received your case plan. If you have been on a case plan for a while and are still testing positive it will affect...

How can I get full custody and all rights to my son that is 7? His biological father left n moved out of Florida when he was 2mo

In the State of Florida even if the father is on the birth certificate, if the child is born out of wedlock the Mother has the superior rights to...

In Florida, how can the custodial parent get the courts to return my 16 yo daughter after she refused to return home?

I agree with my colleague. The other thing you could do is file a Motion for contempt and enforcement with the court since he is not abiding by...

The best thing you can do is to consult with a family law attorney who can assist you in protecting your rights and explain the various options...

I was wondering about petitioning for abandonment ?

You should consult with a family law attorney who can explain your options to you and protect your rights along with those of your children. There...

OOne positive drug test after10 months of negative can they take my child ?

They can take your child if you are testing positive for drugs especially if it goes against your case plan. You only have a limited time to...

WWhat can i do about the father of my child lacking in communication? Also what can i expect at meadiation?

Mediation is an attempt to settle your case without the necessity of having a trial or hearing in front of a judge. It is suppose to be a...

Can my daughter's father face jail time for non-payment of child support?

If he is found in contempt, jail time is just one of the sanctions that the Court could impose on him. The Judge will decide the sanction for...

Can YOU take payments?

You should have a family attorney review your orders. At the very least it sounds like your child support needs to be modified as something...