Questions answered by Thomas R. Peppler

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Do i need legal representation for an injunction filed a against me?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 19, 2011

If you have been served with the injunction or with a notice of hearing for the injunction you should consult a lawyer to be sure your rights are...

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Can I get full custody of my son so my husband can adopt him?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

You may either get the biological father's written consent as provided by statute, or you may sue to have his rights terminated and if he does not...

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In modifying child support, can the court find out if my ex is hiding bank accounts and cash?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

Florida Rules of discovery provide for mandatory disclosure in a support modification in the same manner as for a dissolution. In addition your...

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How can I get limited visitation rights to the father of my newborn if i feel he cannot be trusted with her alone?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 08, 2011

The court will treat the two of you in the same manner as divorced parents. In any paternity proceeding you will have the opportunity to show the...

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Pursuing divorce in FL. I am 70% VA disabled- Only been married 3 yrs. How will the court work the divorce?

Thomas's answer | Answered on July 05, 2011

A short term marriage like yours will not usually result in any significant division of assets or alimony. He should not be awarded any of your...

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Change in Child support when child reaches as of 18

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 10, 2011

If your husband still lives in Florida Florida will retain jurisdiction. If the support was for two children your husband cannot simply halve the...

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My wife moved to another county and filed divorce there is there a time limit on change of venue in Florida?

Thomas's answer | Answered on June 10, 2011

There is no time limit on venue. However you may be able to have the venue changed based upon facts such as your county was where the two of you...

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I have taken 2 of my kids to a licensed counselor about abuse from my husband.my son told her his dad hit him on his back with

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 25, 2011

If you go to the county court house and ask about violence injunctions, the staff will assist you in obtaining one. The procedure is designed to...

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Do FL Rules of Civil Procedure 1.560 Discovery in Aid of Execution SPECIFICALLY paragraph (d) apply in Family Court?

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 18, 2011

You may engage in any form of financial discovery, requests to produce, interrogatories, depositions, etc., in order to determine and show to the...

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Chances of modifying time-share order in half

Thomas's answer | Answered on April 15, 2011

Generally, when the parties have negotiated a contact schedule, the court will no change it unless there can be shown a substantial change in...

Thomas R. Peppler's Answers (739)

Do i need legal representation for an injunction filed a against me?

Can I get full custody of my son so my husband can adopt him?

In modifying child support, can the court find out if my ex is hiding bank accounts and cash?

How can I get limited visitation rights to the father of my newborn if i feel he cannot be trusted with her alone?

Pursuing divorce in FL. I am 70% VA disabled- Only been married 3 yrs. How will the court work the divorce?

Change in Child support when child reaches as of 18

My wife moved to another county and filed divorce there is there a time limit on change of venue in Florida?

I have taken 2 of my kids to a licensed counselor about abuse from my husband.my son told her his dad hit him on his back with

Do FL Rules of Civil Procedure 1.560 Discovery in Aid of Execution SPECIFICALLY paragraph (d) apply in Family Court?

Chances of modifying time-share order in half