What are the chances of me getting more custody? Will I have to still pay child support? What do I need to do to get my son mor

First, i f you apply for a change of time sharing (we don't really call it custody anymore) with an increase to you, your significant change of...

What can I do to protect my son considering that we have joint custody and we're not married?

If you have "joint" custody pursuant to a family court order, you could file a Motion for Modification, stating that there has been a significant...

Whether I am being represented by an attorney or not, must I actually be served by my former wife's attorney with the petition?

Yes, the other lawyers are correct, you must be served. If they only mailed you the Petition, that is not enough. If you are trying to avoid...

How I can travel with her outside the country?And can I get passport for her with out his permission?Thank you?

I think the other lawyers are missing two things: first, if you were never married to the father, you cannot finish the paternity case if he is not...

What can I do to be awarded retroactive child support on a closed case?

A request for retroactive support has to be "pled" in the initial pleadings. Review your pleadings, and if you asked for it, file a "motion for...

There are rules which address "subject matter jurisdiction," but to really answer your question, one would need to know WHY you think you have a...

Does my ex's family have any rights?

In Florida, grandparents, aunts and uncles etc. have absolutely no rights over a couple's children, except in the most limited circumstances when a...

What rights do I have .been divorced for 4 yrs..just becoming aware.

Actually, in "equitable distribution" of marital assets, there is a presumption of half (50%) not a third, and then they go from there. If he...

Obviously I want to take care of my children. What can I do so that I can take them with me?

Dear Sir, you have a Relocation case and these require very, very specific steps to be taken pursuant to a statute (61.13001). You can get an...

Can I have my husband removed from the house since it is only in my name?

Yes, it does sound like marital property, but since you are married, it won't be that easy to make him leave--- he does have certain rights. You...