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My husband was arrested on a contempt of court for child support. He has been unemployed since 2007. His purge is 1200.00.

Mercedes's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

Based on what you said, he was already found in contempt, meaning he was already found to have willfully failed to pay his child support when he...

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What if a Judge signs an order but was not the judge who heard the case and made the order?

Mercedes's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

If it was indeed a judge who conducted the hearing on temporary child and spousal support, and not a magistrate, then the order is valid even if...

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My brother and his girlfriend have asked me to adopt their baby. Where do I start with the process of adopting the baby?

Mercedes's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

I beleive you should consult with a Florida adoption attorney. Babies from other states and countries are adopted in Florida all the time. But...

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What do I do if father of children wants to pick them up for time sharing, but he doesn't have a valid license?

Mercedes's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

If the time sharing agreement says only a person with a valid license can transport the children, then you should not let him or his new wife pick...

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Questions on Divorce, Custody and Child & Sposal Support?

Mercedes's answer | Answered on April 14, 2014

I first have to inquire as to whether your wife is the mother of your children, given that you ahve been married less than a year. of course it is...

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How to file contempt when violation of permanent DV injunction occurs?

Mercedes's answer | Answered on October 29, 2012

This looks like a violation of the third party contact provision. I suggest you file an Affidavit of violation and a petition for rule to show...

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Can a 17 year old choose to go live with his father even though the mother has full custody?

Mercedes's answer | Answered on October 16, 2012

I agree that child support is irrelevant, but there are some practical considerations with respect to the previous answer. It is true a 17 year...

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My ex is still pregnant after telling me she had an abortion.

Mercedes's answer | Answered on October 16, 2012

I strongly urge you to register on the Putative Father Registry and file a paternity action. You should be able to do both before the child is...

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What defenses should be used in a modification of time-sharing case? Where can I find case law regarding this?

Mercedes's answer | Answered on October 16, 2012

I disagree with the previous response. Your former husband is required to demonstrate that a substantial change in circumstances exists that...

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I was put in jail for 11 days for not paying a Purge for child support, which I did, on time, and I have the proof. Any recourse

Mercedes's answer | Answered on October 16, 2012

I agree with my colleague, there is probably not much you can do. You might be able to file a motion to correct the clerk's records and include...

Mercedes Ruth Wechsler's Answers (73)

My husband was arrested on a contempt of court for child support. He has been unemployed since 2007. His purge is 1200.00.

What if a Judge signs an order but was not the judge who heard the case and made the order?

My brother and his girlfriend have asked me to adopt their baby. Where do I start with the process of adopting the baby?

What do I do if father of children wants to pick them up for time sharing, but he doesn't have a valid license?

Questions on Divorce, Custody and Child & Sposal Support?

How to file contempt when violation of permanent DV injunction occurs?

Can a 17 year old choose to go live with his father even though the mother has full custody?

My ex is still pregnant after telling me she had an abortion.

What defenses should be used in a modification of time-sharing case? Where can I find case law regarding this?

I was put in jail for 11 days for not paying a Purge for child support, which I did, on time, and I have the proof. Any recourse