Hi! I signed a paper with my daughters father and wanted to know how long that document is valid?

My colleague is correct. Under Florida law, the primary consideration by a court is the best interests of the minor child. You need to let an...

My ex-husband had a quadro for $30,000 from my 401K, he died without filing for the quadro, what happens now?

Hello. His estate is entitled to the money from the 401K subject to all taxes and penalties. You should inform the representative of the interest,...

Do I need to pay child support if I find out my son is not really mine?

Hello. You would need to file not only a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage but also a count to "disestablish paternity." Sometimes, the real...

Can I move out at 17 without permission?

Hello. You do need to file for emancipation in order to leave. That requires that you be financially self-sufficient. The paperwork to file is...

Paternity acknowledgment ?

My colleague is correct. You can absolutely file that acknowledgment as proof of paternity in your case if it was not revoked within the statutory...

Can a married man who had a one night stand with another woman request to only have visitation right while paying child support?

I agree with my colleague. You are not under an obligation to time share with the mother. You are only under a legal obligation to support the...

Can a GAL take care of the children?

This sounds absolutely outrageous, and yes, it sounds like the GAL should be calling DCF if he believes there is some type of emergency neglect...

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Can I reopen my petition for paternity?

You can move to reopen the case. However, please be aware that when you file a lawsuit or defend a lawsuit, it is your responsibility to file a...

Is there a time limit on which to contest the RTP? Do i have to email the other Party before a motion to compel?

I have moved your question to the correct area of law. The proper procedure between counsel would be to send an email explaining what documents you...

Can my parent pull me out of high school, if i am dealing with a mental illness like anxiety and depression?

Hello. I have changed the area of your question to education, as it is not really a family law question unless there are divorced parents in...