I agreed for my case to be heard by magistrate. I am not happy with him and prefer the judge I saw before agreeing .

First, I hope you have an attorney who can navigate through the procedural issue of filing Exceptions to the GM Report per the Court Rules. A...

Guardians Ad Litem can range from $200-$350 per hour. In some limited instances, you can find one to work on a pro bono basis. Check your county...

No access to my daughter and her whereabouts are unknown.

If your ex wife has been in Florida for any period of time, you should get the Texas order domesticated here since you now live in Florida as well....

How can I get my daughter back home from her father's for the summer? I'm the residential parent.

You should first retain counsel to file an Emergency Motion for Pick Up Order if the child is in another jurisdiction and is not being returned as...

If I motion for Contempt in a Family Law case would the Court consider a prior Motion that has not been Finalized yet?

Your questions are procedural in nature, and a legal professional will be best suited to navigate through this for you. As you await a final...

The ex won't let me see my daughter and i would like to see her like i used to, so what's the best thing for me to do

First, you need to look at your Final Judgment establishing a Parenting Plan & Timesharing rights. This will outline the time you should have. If...

What form do i need to buy and file?

Also, the self help section of www.flcourts.org has serveral family law forms to be used in matters such as yours. Complete them carefully and sign...

Do I need to subpoena witnesses for a default custody hearing?

It's not likely that the other party will show up for the hearing if they failed to Answer the original Petition filed. However, if they do, it's...

Why would my wife's attorney pushed her to file a restraining order without too many chances of being approved?

You certainly will not be disadvantaged because of her ill-advised filing. Some attorneys wrongfully advise their clients to file an Injunction to...

Where would I find other forms of legal assistance (such as pro bono) other than legal aid?

Try going to your Clerk's Office's Self-Help Center, usually located somewhere in the courthouse. Otherwise, you may go to www.flcourts.org for...