Domestic Violence, Divorce and Child Custody

The bigger issue is the significance of the alleged domestic violence within the time-sharing/custody matter. Obviously, domestic violence in...

What rights do grandparents have in Florida?

I am not aware of any "rights" that are available to grandparents in Florida except for placement (such as this) when there has been an abusive...

How long after having legal custody of granddaughter can I petition for adoption?

I'm not aware of a minimum timeline for adoption. Notwithstanding, I don't think that you can simply adopt the granddaughter without terminating...

In a custody case, can a low income husband request a free or reduced cost DNA test to ascertain paternity?

I agree that you cannot get a simplified divorce with children. If father cannot afford paternity test than how can he provide adequate shelter...

Can a daughter get a restraining order against her mother if there was no violence or threats?

Happens all of the time. The courts will err on the side of caution because no one (understandably) wants blood on their hands. Unfortunately,...

Me and my husband are divorce, we have made all attempt to reconcile. I have been residing at his vacations home Naples Fl.

It's hard to say what is going on and whether any legal action has taken place. If you are married still, he cannot simply throw you out like a...

What happens if a woman has a restraining order against her baby's father?

I agree that he cannot come near you post birth but that he would still have all of the rights and privileges appurtenant to fatherhood once...

20 days to respond to a summons.

As a practical matter, it won't typically aid you particularly if he is defaulted. In family law issues, there is a much higher likelihood of a a...

These are terms that get articulated during the discovery process of a criminal matter. However, you do not need a lawyer (typically) and I'm...

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Can you get married in Florida with a warrant in Alabama?

Why don't you call the courthouse and find out? Furthermore, he's going to have to take care of the warrant sooner or later so why not just take...