Can DCF use the father's past criminal history against us for our case if it was already a closed criminal case?

DCF can pretty much use anything against you in determining the risk of the child for abuse, abandonment or neglect. The Mother is going to have...

Who do I contact if my rights as a parent are being violated?

You should have been appointed an attorney at the shelter hearing. If you were you should contact them to discuss your concerns. If you were not...

Will I be able to win a stepparent adoption if the the father on the birth record contests?

This is a complicated question and there is not a simple answer. The easiest way to go about it is to agree with the disestablishment of paternity...

Can my son be forced to let the stepparent of his children adopt them?

She would have to file a Petition for Stepparent adoption and termination of his rights and have your son served with them. He would need to...

If I get separated although not recognized in FL would that protect me from any debt that occurs on his part ?

There is no such thing as a legal separation in the state of Florida. The court usually looks at the date of filing of a petition for dissolution...

If the right to first refusal is not in your current plan then you would need to file a supplemental petition to modify the parenting plan and have...

I moved out of state with my daughter her dad is on the certificate do I need to go to court here and file visitation?

Not sure why you would file for visitation for your child to see her father if he was abusive. If there is a prior court order you would have to...

Can a father who lives in Canada win custody case and take baby to live with him in Canada?

There is very little possibility due to the distance that the court is going to grant a 50/50 time sharing. You should consult with a family law...

Can i get a copy of a paternity test i had done on my daughter to prove who her father was

If the paternity test was done as part of a court order, the Department of revenue or the clerk should have a copy. If not perhaps the testing...

My daughter lives in New York I’m living in Florida I want to put myself on child support.

I agree with my colleague. This is a question to ask in New York as that is where jurisdiction lies. You should consult with a family law...