Questions answered by Christopher Phillip Hancock

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Is there any Orange County Florida law that requires pet cats to be kept inside unless they are on a leash?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

The lease controls. However, there may be language in the lease that gives power to management to enact and enforce rules. You should speak to an...

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Can an Orange County, Florida property manager make up new rules that are not included in a tenant's lease?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

The lease controls. If the lease is silent to an issue, then Florida Statutes control. If someone is trying to evict you who does not have proper...

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How can I get my bankruptcy attorney to communicate with me about this?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

You may want to call your attorneys office and schedule a time to speak with him/her on the phone or in person. Otherwise, you may want to contact...

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How we can adopt him?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

You can adopt him, but that is not going to solve any immigration solution you may be trying to get by. You should speak with an experienced...

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Am I already passed the deadline to file Motion to set aside the adoption? Is it 90 actual days, or 3 months?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

The Rules of Civil Procedure state 90 days, so 90 days. http://www.utcourts.gov/resources/rules/urcp/view.html?rule=urcp060.html

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What does legally reunified mean? Does the department have to give me my children back?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 26, 2016

This is a dependency case. The state or DCF brought petition for removal or termination of parental rights, and probably temporarily removed your...

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Can we get the birth mothers rights terminated so we can adopt her? What are our chances of doing so and how much will it cost?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 22, 2016

This is actually a relatively easy adoption. Because you are a relative within the meaning of the Adoption Statute, this will be a Relative...

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What are the costs and procedures for an adult adoption in Florida?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 18, 2016

Since this is the simplest adoption that an attorney can possibly handle, I only charge $1,000 plus costs. It should not take more anymore time...

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How can I adopt them without risking losing them or avoiding them getting hurt by the situation?

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 08, 2016

This will be what is called a contested placement adoption. Since the mother will not consent to the adoption you will need to terminate her...

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Adoption/child custody help

Christopher's answer | Answered on March 08, 2016

The child's mother and current husband will want to petition the court for a termination of parental rights pending adoption by step-parent. If...

Christopher Phillip Hancock's Answers (42)

Is there any Orange County Florida law that requires pet cats to be kept inside unless they are on a leash?

Can an Orange County, Florida property manager make up new rules that are not included in a tenant's lease?

How can I get my bankruptcy attorney to communicate with me about this?

How we can adopt him?

Am I already passed the deadline to file Motion to set aside the adoption? Is it 90 actual days, or 3 months?

What does legally reunified mean? Does the department have to give me my children back?

Can we get the birth mothers rights terminated so we can adopt her? What are our chances of doing so and how much will it cost?

What are the costs and procedures for an adult adoption in Florida?

How can I adopt them without risking losing them or avoiding them getting hurt by the situation?

Adoption/child custody help