Which form(s) do I need to fill to include the father of my girl and change her last name on her birth certificate?

Hi, OVS will only change the name on a birth certificate with a court order stating that the child's name should be changed. I would try to send...

What will happen at a child support contempt hearing?

The contempt is directed at the nonpaying parent. If DOR filed the motion on your behalf, they will need to show a "present" ability to pay. If...

I recently moved 50+ miles w/my son (I'm CP- had baby out of wedlock). Dad filed his Paternity papers AFTER I left. What now?

you don't have to do anything until you are served with the papers. Once you are served with the papers, you will need to file a response, usually...

What type of evidence is good proof in court that a parent is not fit?

For an unfit parent, the court will look for things like neglect, abuse and abandoment. While this guy doesn't sound very appealing as a person,...

If a child lives in NC with his Mother and the Dad lives in FL, and the case is in FL - where should child support be calculated

The child support can be calculated in either state - jurisdiction is proper in both places. If the action has already started in NC, the burden...

If I draw a post nuptial agreement in Florida, it is valid in California?

The short answer is YES, that you can include a provision in the post nuptial agreement that Florida Law applies to any disputes arising out of the...

Is it the courts tendency to vacate judgement when it comes to family law-child support?

As a general rule, Courts do NOT like to vacate their judgments. There are specific grounds for a reversal within one year of the judgment and it...

Hi. Not filing the UCCJEA affidavit with the initial pleading IS grounds for dismissal. I also think it is putting form over substance. If you...

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Does my ex have to update the courts with her current address, in Florida?

As a general rule, it is the parties responsibility to update their address. Usually, a mediated settlement agreement with a parenting plan will...

Is it right that my daughters mother won't allow me to see my daughter by myself?

I agree with my colleague in that you will have to go to CT to get this changed. If the order says supervised visitation until three, then you...