If parental rights are taken or given does that apply to any children later on in life as well or only the current situation?

If your parental rights are terminated involuntarily, that can be used as a basis for terminating rights to their siblings in the future. If you...

Is it still contempt if someone pays more child support than FL state guidelines, but less than what they agreed in divorce?

If he has the ability to comply with the court order, and does not do so, she can ask he be held in contempt. If he thinks the amount needs to be...

Do I have to pay to the future X wife alimony? How long do you have to be married, before she is eligible?

Less than 7 years, alimony is not likely. More than 17 years, it is likely. However, there are statutory factors a judge can look at, and you...

What are the very limited grounds for annulment ?

Your friend can probably get an annulment here due to the facts you shared. There is little practical difference between a divorce and an...

Do i have the right to have an attorney present vefore signing any dcf papers

You are entitled to a hearing within 24 hours of your son being removed. You are entitled to have an attorney appointed to you who can discuss the...

In a Dissolution of Marriage (FL.) ,can a judge sell the home without the signature of one of the parties or are both necessary.

A judge can order that a home be sold. The judge can include various language in that or other orders to accomplish that. It is always best to...

Your questions are very complicated, and you should really try and talk with an attorney if at all possible about all of this. First, you can file...

What do I have to do if I want to get a divorce from my husband, NO children or assets and he lives in a different state?

If you can get his written marital settlement agreement, all questions on the divorce can be settled here in Florida.

If me and my fiancee get married 2 days before my step daughter turns 18 can i file for her also. If the marriage happens after

If you are asking if you can adopt the future stepdaughter, you can adopt an adult, who is 18, but you would have to notice their parents.

What rights does a 16 year old have once his child is born?

You can register with the putative father registry through the Dept. of Health in order to stop the child from being adopted away from you and to...