What kind of attorney do I need to hire?

If there was a safety plan in place that required him to have no contact with your child, you can face charges of abuse through DCF if you do not...

Other than pro se, what other options are available to me when hiring a family law attorney will cause an extreme hardship?

Some attorneys will represent you on a limited basis. You may want to consult with a private attorney who perhaps can file a motion for temporary...

As long as you both agree and sign it, you are free to make changes.

Risk reward in trying to disqualify a judge

That is a very real and practical concern considering judges are human. This is not something you will want to undertake on your own, however. ...

My ex is hiding her income. How do I legally prove it?

You can subpoeana her bank records, her credit report and her credit card statements. You can also "prove" income by her ability to pay these...

How long before judge hears Motion for Temporary Relief and for Expedite Hearing after it was filed

Scheduling completely depends on the judge's calendar. It will be up to her to contact the judge's assistant and try to get a hearing date. Every...

A motion does not require a response, although often attorneys will file one. Your hearing should go forward as scheduled. A response from the...

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Mediation question; father in jail with major substance abuse issues.

It is absolutely reasonable for you to request sole parental responsibility and no visitation. He cannot be involved in co-parenting while he is...

As the mother of a child born out of wedlock, you are the presumed legal custodian. It is highly unusual for a father who has not established...

I am getting child support for my daughter but she will be 18 and has graduated HS. Need the money to help pay college expense.

Unless there is an agreement by the parents to pay for college, FL law does not obligate parents to support children through college.