We want to adopt 7 year old grandson. Court order gave us full custody 5 years ago. Mother will not give up parental rights?

Most AVVO lawyers provide free initial consultations. Because this adoption would be contested, it is probably best to obtain a consultation with...

Would I be able to file for abandonment against my child's father?

I agree with my colleague. Abandonment is a high burden to meet. Indeed, you may wish to sit tight and wait until you have been in Florida for...

Mr. Pollack is correct as to the family rule. A major difference is the lack of time limit on fraud related to false responses in mandatory...

Me and my wife moved from San Diego California to Florida abd my wife moved in with anouther man and abandoned me and my daugher

Yes. I agree with my colleague. Go back and file immediately and let her know where you are.

You have not given enough information here to know whether the proper vehicle is rehearing, reconsideration, or even suggestion of perjury and...

Can I have my dauther live with my parents?

You have not stated here that you were married to the mother or have legally established paternity. If you have not legally established paternity,...

Will someone that is not on my sons birth certificate be able to take me to court for a DNA test if I don't want them to?

I agree with my colleagues. This person will most likely get the test.

Divorce in Miami. What would you do about the marital property after the hurricane?

Any possible equity should have been distributed in some manner in the existing language. If that was not dealt with, you will either need to enter...

Birth certificate question?

He is presumed to be the Father under Florida law and you cannot hide your pregnancy from the Court. You must allege truthfully whether you are...

Will the outcome be the same ?

If there is a strong basis for his inability to exercise time sharing, such as financial, it may not be likely, as this is discretionary. However,...