I cannot speak to the child neglect charges, as I do not practice criminal law. The child support obligation is from another state, so you would...

I am the legally parent of my 2 month old baby, the father has not been there for me or the baby since i been pregnant.

First and foremost, you should make sure that you and the baby are not in harm's way. If you fear for your safety or the safety of the baby, you...

How can I get the right child support, when my ex-husband is a self employee and doesn't report to the IRS what he makes?

Contact the Department of Revenue to help you with your child support - 800/622-KIDS. They will go after him for the child support with no charge...

Will lawyer review my MSA done with mediation?

A paralegal CANNOT advise you whether the MSA adequately addresses your concerns. Most lawyers I know would be happy to review the "draft" MSA for...

How can I get my children passports without their father signature?

The short answer to your question is that you will need to obtain sole custody from a court order to get passports for your children without the...

Can I ask for college fund in addition to child support in a modification?

As my colleague suggests, you can ask for college fund. Just know that Florida law does not require the parents to pay for college, so the two of...

Disestablishment of paternity???

If you haven't already, respond to the Petition. Florida Statute 742.18 allows for a person to try and remove paternity for various reasons. The...

Can a public defender be appointed in a child custody case? I work but dont make enough money for a real lawyer.

In addition to what my colleagues have already shared with you, you may try hiring an attorney who can file the proper paperwork to enforce your...

My child support is based on my income from 2000 and my ex wants to modify because our 1st child is now 23 but our 2nd is 17.

College funds are outside Florida law requirements. You will both have to agree in writing to pay for the children's college. With regard to the...

Termination of parental rights- Fla

The short answer is that you can terminate parental rights (TPR) without a step-parent adoption. With the natural father's consent, this can be...