What is the jurisdiction for child custody?

If you scenario is accurate, you were in Florida long enough to establish jurisdiction when you were here from January through October. You were...

Can my son get a temporary visition order from judge before regular divorce proceedings?

He absolutely can. He has equal rights to the child and Florida statutes now start from a presumption of 50/50 time sharing. Your son should be...

Is it to late to start visitation

It is not unreasonably over protective of the Mother to have concerns after 12 years of no substantive contact. That does not prevent you from...

If I get married to someone who already owes child support; does that become my responsibility?

You are not responsible for that debt in a legal sense. However, you should consider the fact that your future spouse can be chased for that money...

There is nothing to stop you from asking that the Court make the transcript its Order and setting that on a motion calendar. I agree with your lay...

You are treading in very dangerous territory. You are trying to protect your income and assets by avoiding spending money on a professional. The...

If there is no child abuse and mother is asking the judge to allow child to testify, do I have the right to cross-examine?

No. If there is an in camera conference with the child, it is more likely that only the judge will speak with the child. Regardless, if the child...

You may have cause to seek what is called "good fortune support." However, that is dependent upon the circumstances that your child lived in...

Once a child support order is in place, what will happen if I get a second job?

In Florida, it it done via a modification, and the petitioner must prove that the change in income is substantial. (15% or more). Your obligation...

Can a mother or her parents keep the children away from the father if there is no court order or assigned custody rights?

Your brother has equal rights to the children and should obtain counsel as soon as possible. Many firms, such as ours, offer free initial...