Do I need to answer a counter petition with another petition?

If they only file an answer, no respose is required. However, if they add a counter-petition, you file only an answer (or other responsive...

Summer visitation - Per a conversation with the ex, she is saying that "you can pick the children up when its convenient for me"

Yes, your time-sharing would begin on the 25th. The words "at the end of the day" might leave room for interpretation as to the time or location,...

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A judge left my nephew in my cusdy a year ago by the child's request. Now his mom wants him back and he want's to go.

This is difficult to answer without more information. If the judge left the child in your custody due to child neglect, and the judgment or order...

If a modification of child support petition is in the court, but a judgement is not entered yet, does the non-custodial parent

Technically, the payor is required to continue paying child support at the ordered amount until a new order or judgment is entered either modifying...

Custodial Parent wants to relocate with child, complications arise from non-custodial parent who already relocated years ago.

When you say "sole" custody, is that the legal term used, or do you have "primary residential responsibility"? This is important as a sole...

Do I need a lawyer? My wife and I have had my grandkid since 1986 when she was born always took care of any need she has had.we

You should absolutely seek the assistance of an attorney in your area who has experience with dependency actions. Whether your home is suitable...

Recently divorced, my children are 20yo and 26yo..My daughter still lives at home ,now my wife tells me she wants child support.

You should always be concerned about a petition in that you should file a response. However, in very rare circumstances would you be required to...

I would like to know if custody can be filed in 2 different states when the home has been here in fl.We filed 2 wks ago

It depends on the laws of both states. Sometimes an action can be filed in more than one state. It may depend on who filed an action first, as...

Who has legal custody depends on whether you were married to their father. If so, you both have equal legal custody and it would not be in...