My daughter is 15 and her boyfriend was 19 she is pregnat in the state of fl he has a violent history what are our rights

Your question raises multiple issues, including: (i) establishment by your daughter (or you on her behalf) or by the boyfriend of paternity,...

I am a loving father who has had sporatic visitation with my son. I now want to exercise my rights, what are they?

Paternity must legally be recognized. Has a petition to establish paternity and a time-sharing schedule ever been filed? If not, that must be...

For a court to find a former spouse is in contempt of obligations for support (alimony), the court must find, based on the evidence presented, that...

When an ex has been "Served" with Amendment papers for child custody, is the 20 day window only 20 working days or no? Thank you

In an action to modify time-sharing (formerly "custody"), don't count the day of served, then count 20 days (including weekends). If the 20th day...

Can a paroled felon seek child custody, if mother has a domestic violence restraining order for her and oldest son only?

The threats may or may not be enough to obtain a domestic violence injunction against the father. In addition to the criminal history, factors a...

How much is enough to get custody of my kids?

Judges have broad discretion in determining how much is "enough." When parents do not resolve their differences, judges must decide when facts...

I have been separated from my husband for 2 yrs and need to file for support/medical since I am unemployed.

The family law forms available at www.flcourts.org have great instructions for those who would like to represent themselves. If petitioning for...

Does 2 overnights a week change child support in Florida?

The child support statute, 61.30, amended in 2010, provides for an adjustment for child support if the payor spends 20 percent or more overnights...

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

Regarding your question about Florida Rule of Civ. P. 1.560, it does not apply. There is a specific counterpart, Florida Family Law Rule of...

Married to army soldier pregnant and relocating with son of previous relatiobnship. Whats the best way for us to move

If there is no pending court action and paternity has not been established and there is no order restricting relocation, then there appears to be...