If you sign away paternal rights in FL, is there a way to get a judge to sign off on this as only parties+ attorney were present

Typically you cannot voluntarily terminate your parent rights. You may be able if there is step-parent adoption taking place regarding the same...

How long do i have to sign divorce papers?

The first step to divorce requires a Petition to be served on the other party, and that party has 20 days to respond. If you are served with a...

Changing a custody order

The process requires you to serve the opposing party and they have 20 days to answer. You will then be ordered to attend mediation before you may...

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Can the stay away order be dropped?

A restraining order or injunction may be voluntarily dismissed by the petitioner (the person who applied for the injunction). If you are the...

Can I pay a years worth of child support?

Read your order carefully to see if it requires the amount be paid monthly. Often times, the child support is calculated monthly, but may be paid...

AM I DIVORCED?

I am assuming that you would like someone to run your name through a clerk of court database. If that is the case, what county and state did a...

My ex refuses to communicate with me regarding my kid

If there is an order requiring that you both communicate regarding the child via text, then, yes, she must communicate regardless. If she is not,...

Where would I find other forms of legal assistance (such as pro bono) other than legal aid?

You may be able to find a local attorney that accepts payment plans. Typically the process is a little slower so you can keep up with the...

Do I need a lawyer to get divorced if we have no kids or any property together ?

The cost to file for divorce is $409.00. You may pick up a packet at the clerk of court which includes a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage...

I agree that s/he may not permanetly move the child greater than 50 miles without your written permission or the court's permission. S/he may file...