When Should you create a will and what is the best way to get started?

It is never too early to consult with an estate planning attorney about your current estate plan. Quite often last wills are part of an estate...

Does the "DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE" application have to be notarized in Florida?

Yes, your petition may be notarized by a NY notary. However, to file in Florida you must have been a Florida resident for at least 6 mos. prior to...

What power of attorney is the best to cover all legal matters?

It depends on the ultimate objective, i.e., whether the power of attorney will apply only for "legal matters only" or be general in nature enabling...

Can I get a restraining order so that my ex mother in law has to stay away from my house?

Generally, grandparents in Florida do not have rights to visitation unless you have an agreement that states otherwise. Best interests of the child...

Change in circumstance

Not necessarily. We would need to know more facts about your case and this situation in particular. In order to modify your existing parenting...

Death and Debt

The first step should be to consult with a probate attorney on your next steps. If the decedent had a will, that will has to deposited with the...

It appears that the probate action is in Mississippi as your stepdaughter received papers from that State. You should therefore repost your inquiry...

My daughter temporarily resides with her father, he is threatening to not allow me to see her unless I cancel child support.

He cannot do that. If there has been no time-sharing (custody) established and you were never married to the father of the child, then you have all...

How do they decide custody in unwed parents?

A parenting plan with time-sharing schedule is generally established based on what is found to be in the best interests of the child. There are...

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What exactly does it mean when an unwed father files paperwork to establish paternity?

Yes; by filing an action for paternity he can have you return the child back to Florida should you move to Alabama in the meantime. Paternity...