General Magistrate, Civil Division

So long as there is an Order of Referral from the judge, they can hear alimony, attorneys fees, child support, time sharing, and other types of...

Can you sue DCF?

Legal counsel will be appointed for them. Otherwise, Legal Services and/or Legal Aid Offices often have attorneys who specialize in dependency...

In state of Florida, can a mother take minor child out of state for vacation Without father's permission?

Absolutely, so long as there are no court orders or written agreements between to and the father to the contrary.

Child support / time of emancipation

My experience, in Miami, has been that it is the date of graduation.

Terminate child support

If you want DOR to stop enforcement efforts, as long as you are not receiving public assistance, you can write them a letter telling them that you...

Question for family law attorney's

A motion for contempt and enforcement is the way to go. Get copies of your phone statements that will prove the calls and texts. Most companies...

Do I need an attorney to get guardianship of my grandmother?

The filing fees and costs are right about $650.00. You would pay $232 for the incapacity petition and $401 for the filing fees of the actual...

Can I take my children father to court for neglect and child support

File a motion for contempt on both issues. Ask the court to require him to pay the ongoing support, if any, and an amount towards the arrears. ...

Do I need a family law attorney? Or, could I reopen previous child support case?

I agree with my colleagues and would add that you can request prejudgment interest on your judgement.

Complete as much as you feel comfortable with. The temporary relief order and /or mediation will get the remainder ironed out. Sometimes however,...