How does it work if the case was deemed independent? Can rights be reinstated years after they are terminated?

It depends - have you been legally adopted by new guardians, or are you in foster care?

At what age can a child make a decision on who he wants to live with?

There really is no magic age (other than 18, maybe) when Florida courts allow a child to make the decision on their own. If there is already a...

Can I get my parental rights back after I voluntarily surrendered them.

It is difficult to tell from this information exactly what happened, legally. If your parental rights were permanently terminated, and the...

What do I do when my ex boyfriend, during his visitation filed for custody in a different state then where the kids live.

If there were no pending court cases for custody/paternity/time-sharing prior to this, and no court orders regarding visitation and custody, he is...

How would I get custody of my children

You should meet with a family law attorney who can help you to file the appropriate papers. You would need to establish paternity and then file...

Is there any laws in Florida against children sleeping in the same room as their step grandparents?

No, there are no laws regarding sleeping arrangements. When family or dependency courts are considering custody and time-sharing, they certainly...

The Romeo and Juliet Law in Florida (Section 943.04354, F.S) requires that a victim be at least 14 years old, that the offender is no more than 4...

The Father Of My Child Jack Me Up while I Was 4 Months Pregnant But i did Not press Charges But He Is Jail What Would Happen ?

It depends on what you mean by what will happen... In the criminal case, it will be up to the State what happens. They will either proceed or...

Will reporting a statement to DCF as false matter?

It depends on what you are trying to accomplish, really. There are different potential consequences to false reports in this situation - there...

How do I get a motion to my reopen dcf case?

It truly depends on what exactly happened legally. If the case is closed and you do not have your children, it sounds like your parental rights...