Questions answered by Melissa Moore Stockham

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How can I get the noncustodial parent to prove that he has income?

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

I agree with my colleagues about the use of the Court's power to subpoena to get his bank statements. I am not sure if you have the means to do...

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If there is no legal custody agreement and a family member has had your children for 2yrs does that make you an unfit parent?

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

You need to talk to a family law attorney as soon as possible. Ideally, it would have been best if you had some sort of agreement in place prior...

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Do Florida child support enforcement factors in that im a single parent of 2 children already?

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

Usually it is handled by Statutory amounts. That being said, there isn't any reason why you can't, now that you have learned you are a father...

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Can I sue DCF for wrongful accusation of child abuse and neglect?

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

I would need to know a little more about why the Department decided to file, but I can tell you that it is virtually impossible to sue DCF. There...

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What to do when the judge appointed to a custody case has familiar relationship with one of the parties involved?

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

I will agree with my colleagues. But I will add....proceed with caution. If the Judge refuses to recuse (it does happen) that might make the...

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Will the judge put his kids before my child since his kids live with him and there's no existing child. Support order in place

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

I agree with my colleague. Given the other children are living with him, he will most probably have no child support obligation for them. As...

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There is a warrant for my arrest for not paying childsupport.

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

Sorry to hear about your situation. I would attempt to work with the child's mother's lawyer to resolve the situation so you can get your license...

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I want to know what forms I need to get a Ex Parte hearing so I Can get my 3 kids to California were my Job and my Family are?

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

You haven't indicated how long you were here, but if you have been here for longer than six months you will need to petition the Court to move. ...

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Is child support supposed to pay for clothing?

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 20, 2013

I would recommend, as a matter of routine, having several sets of clothes at your house for when you have parenting time. Yes, child support is...

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Can a 18 yr old high school senior move from the family home without permission

Melissa's answer | Answered on July 20, 2013

I take it you are not happy with this turn of events. However, if she is 18, under the law she can make her own decisions. Moreover, I can't...

Melissa Moore Stockham's Answers (220)

How can I get the noncustodial parent to prove that he has income?

If there is no legal custody agreement and a family member has had your children for 2yrs does that make you an unfit parent?

Do Florida child support enforcement factors in that im a single parent of 2 children already?

Can I sue DCF for wrongful accusation of child abuse and neglect?

What to do when the judge appointed to a custody case has familiar relationship with one of the parties involved?

Will the judge put his kids before my child since his kids live with him and there's no existing child. Support order in place

There is a warrant for my arrest for not paying childsupport.

I want to know what forms I need to get a Ex Parte hearing so I Can get my 3 kids to California were my Job and my Family are?

Is child support supposed to pay for clothing?

Can a 18 yr old high school senior move from the family home without permission