Can I stop my child from being placed with the father in another state once dcf has her in their care

There are many issues not mentioned in your question. You should contact an attorney that specializes in juvenile and dependency cases for a...

I'm going to mediation today, but only to announce that I want a continuance.

It would be best to try to have the mediation reset rather than showing up with the intent to cancel it. The mediator and the other side maybe...

Father abandons child 8 years ago and now wants to see her and pay child support because he is being threatened with deportation

Without the Father opening a paternity case in court, the Father has no legal rights or responsibilities. If he does that though, she should...

How can I get a divorce if he has a lawyer and I cannot afford one? Separated for 5 yrs. with 2 minors now 5 and 8yrs old.

If you and your spouse are looking to settle this matter, it should not be very expensive. Unfortunately you absolutely need an attorney so you...

An Order to Progress is when the Court advises you that nothing has happened in a case in a long time and that you have 30 days to take the next...

My motion for enforcement was granted against my ex spouse, but they have not paid. What is the next step?

If there is a court order mandating your ex to do something, and she fails to comply your only recourse is a motion for civil contempt. You...

What is paternity action? And also , what rights does he have if he picks my child up from school and doesn't agree to give him

A paternity action is when a Father who never married a Mother establishes his rights and responsibilities to his child. This type of action...

I want to take my sons father off the birth certificate

If the stepfather wants to do a step-parent adoption you'll need to have the Father agree or have his paternity disestablished through the court....

Can the wife receive alimony after a 26 year marriage even though she worked if the husband was the main provider.

In Florida, alimony is based on one spouse's financial need and the other spouse's ability to pay. Since you've been married for 26 years, your...

I am on probation want to do the time instead now, have a few questions?

Its impossible to tell you an exact amount of time that you would serve as there are many factors that go into sentencing. Your best bet is to...