The rule is you can move anywhere within 50 miles "as the crow flies" from your own residence at the time of the last custody order without...

What rights do I have w/o my name being on the deed here in Florida?

You have no rights whatsoever. Sorry to break that news to you. "Just in case" without legal advice lands you in this situation. I would do...

I have been taking care of my daughter who was born with cerebral palsy but can sign her name and answer quuestions,

In cerebral palsy cases it is often necessary to get a guardianship set up even though the person is quite intelligent and able to think,...

I need legal advice for my open dcf case?

Most private lawyers charge consultation fees to speak with people in your situation. Call around to family attorneys who have experience in...

What’s next (Dependency/ criminal case)

By statute, the court must attempt to achieve "permanency" for the children within a year of a dependency finding. This sometimes does not happen,...

I have been served with papers for a restraining order hearing for stalking and it’s in another state and I am unable to go?

You have defenses to this case based upon the fact that you don't reside in Florida and as such, it is possible that the state may not exercise...

Should I get a lawyer if DCF gave me temporary custody of my nephew and he wants to stay with me ?

You should absolutely hire a lawyer to advocate on your behalf, even intervene in the dependency case, and argue that the case should end in either...

How do I find an Appellate public defender for an indigent person?

If you are trying to explore a post conviction case to overturn the conviction you would be looking for a lawyer for can handle "3.850 motions" or...

Can I claim adverse possession if I am a relative?

Under common law adverse possession you would have a decent cause. However, in Florida, the legislature decided to override the common law by...

You are wise to look at hiring privately retained counsel for a dependency case. While court appointed attorneys are "real" lawyers, the nature of...