No person is entitled to beat another person. If you are an adult, you can press charges for battery. If you are a minor, you should contact the...

What rights does the step dad have .am I authorized to make any legal decisions if the mother is in bad health

Unless you have adopted the child/children, you have no rights. The Father would have the right to the children if the mother is unable to care for...

I got an order on motion for temporary relocation from my husband

I would file the objection anyway and file a motion for reconsideration of the order for temporary relocation. The court's don't like giving relief...

My child's father filed for modification of support. I have not been served yet.DOR is involved.

You must contact your county's child support enforcement department and advise them that he has filed for a modification so that they can assist...

Do i need a custody lawyer

Custody is a term no longer used in Florida. The actual terms are parental responsibility, which is the ability to make decisions for the child...

If the custodial parent owes child support arrears, must the non-custodial parent make reoccurring child support payments?

You must make sure that any payments for child support owed from you to him are deducted from the arrears. This must be in writing when the new...

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How to find the right lawyer to get divorce?

The best way to choose an attorney is by asking your friends and family for someone that they have used and have been satisfied with. Otherwise,...

Are the pleadings (petition etc) of civil domestic violence cases visible to the public?

All court pleadings are public records. The clerk may take some time, after the request is made to black out confidential information, but...

Mr. Feuerstein's link provides the necessary forms, but you should definitely consider hiring an attorney. If your child support is incorrectly...

My child's father filled contempt of court against me. What's next? Should I be worried? Isn't he in contempt too?

Your question failed to mention whether you allowed him to see the child again after the initial incident. If you did not allow the child to see...