Legal Advice on I heard that a ruling in a Judges Chambers is not lawful.....Only ruling can be in Court room is this true?

I agree with my colleagues. It doesn't matter where the judge makes the ruling as long as everyone had notice and an opportunity to be heard. ...

I am an unwed mother. My daughter's father signed the birth certificate. How is custody between unwed parents handled in FL?

I agree with Mr. Bachert. Until there is a judicial determination of paternity, the father doesn't have any rights to see your daughter or make...

Should I get a divorce lawyer or go to DCF?

I would address these issues in the divorce case. Very rarely is it advisable to invite DCF into your personal life. Inform the magistrate of...

Filing a motion for contempt in an existing case

You are still the respondent.

I agree with Mr. Trabin. Judges do NOT want to put people in jail. Remember, that if the parent is in jail, he won't be working and that just...

What can I do to stop my daughters fathers lawyer from continuously making the same false accusations against me in court?

I agree with Ms. Morcroft. He probably isn't going to stop making the allegations (and his client may not be 100% honest about what is really...

My ex-wife has not seen my daughters in 5 years and has very little contact with them, how can I have her rights terminated?

I agree with Mr. Chandler. You probably want to leave this alone. If you file to have her rights terminated, she might come back into your life...

Are there any penalties for narcissistic soon to be ex?

I agree with Mr. Smitten and Ms. Mazza. The money you can spend litigating could put your child through college. Get a tough mediator that can...

What types of matter are appropriate to get set on Motion calendar?

In Broward, hearings set on motion calendar should be five minutes or less. Uncontested final hearings, default final hearings, adoption hearings...

How significant is it that the marriage contained domestic violence and he was arrested?

I agree with Mr. Smitten. Florida is a no fault state and the fact that he wasn't a good husband will not impact the distribution of assets. ...