I would like to know what rights I have in the state of FL as a grand parent to get custody of this child, what can I do?

Get copies of what the father was served with and retain a lawyer. If the parents paternal rights are being terminated, you may be the preferred...

I have a pending modification and a contempt hearing tomorrow?

The fact that the mother moved away and left the child with you is probably a sufficient reason to get an order changing custody. The court has...

Can she get part of tha property ? even if the property is overseas> also she left the house. how is the best way to get divorce

If there was a contested matter, the increase in your equity in the property during the marriage would probably be a marital asset. Bu t you would...

Would I be able to move with my daughter to a different city county or state?

The other lawyers are correct. I would add that if the father waits for over 6 months after you move, you may have an argument that the child's...

When the time comes that you need the court, venue will be proper in Orange County where you and your child live, unless there is some matter still...

Will I be able to present a defense on my own before the judge at the emergency child pick up hearing and how?

You say that "There is no court ordered time sharing order in place and we were never married." If there has never been a court order that...

What should we do first and what advice can you give us?

It is not clear how you are being served or in what court. If you have been served with legal process you need to see a lawyer as soon as possible....

Can I send my son to summer school if it is going to interfere with the fathers time-sharing or will I have to go back to court?

The first thing you should do is try to work out an alternate schedule for the time your son will be in school. If he does not respond, then send...

Can my ex wife relocate joint-custody children?

She may not legally take the children without your permission or a court order s specified in section 61.13001. The statute is complicated and you...

Is it legal for me to move with my five year old son out of state? without his father's permission?

If there are no court orders recognizing the father as the biological father, you are the presumptive guardian and he has no legal rights. in that...