He's trying to avoid the filing fee with the court by claiming he's indigent.

I lived in Miami Dade county, I think my daughter is using drugs again how could I get the custody of my 15 month old grandchild

If the child lives with you then you may be able to file motion for temporary custody over the child, especially if you think mom is abusing drugs.

Does still magistrate recommended report valid if exceptions would filed in 10 days?

There either needs to be a hearing on the exceptions or there needs to be an order adopting the report and recommendations. Without an order from...

How can FL take back jurisdiction over NJ when the child spent majority of life in NJ?

If the child has not lived in the state of Florida for the last 6 months, then New Jersey should have jurisdiction, especially since there's an...

In Florida at what age can child not be forced to go with the other parent anymore if they dont want to?

13 is the age in which children begin to have a say. However, a child's choice is not the sole determining factor. If there is some sort of abuse...

DO NOT PAY CHILD SUPPORT IN CASH!!! I cannot stress that enough. I would suggest you get a certified check or a money order, but NO CASH

Reinstatement of parental rights from adoption

I would highly suggest you hire a lawyer. That is going to be a very tough burden to prove. You would've had 3 days to revoke your consent. Also, a...

I filed a contempt motion-my ex-wife took my child and is refusing to return her. She then filed for a modification. Now what?

If her motion is not set for hearing it is not proper that it be heard.

My 14 yr old son wants to change his last name & be legally adopted by his stepdad. His biological father said no. What can I do

I don't see the name change as a huge deal, but maybe the better way to go about it is to hyphenate his name. That would be an easier sell in front...

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How do I find out if my kids father lost his parental rights ?

If no one has petitioned the court to terminate his rights then I'd say his rights are still intact. However, if he's in prison for 30 years,...