Questions answered by Betty Elaine Jones

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What can i do to get my son on the days i have custody based on court signed parenting plan?

Betty's answer | Answered on February 21, 2016

I agree with all of the attorneys. Sometimes the only way to enforce an agreement is to take the other party to Court for Contempt and...

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Do i have to let him see the kids? Or do i have a right because of the situation not to allow him to see him

Betty's answer | Answered on February 20, 2016

I agree with all of the attorneys but would add that you need to file for divorce and get the Standing Temporary Order that is automatically...

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Can I have his rights terminated so we can proceed with the adoption without his consent? Is this considered abandonment?

Betty's answer | Answered on February 18, 2016

Obviously, I agree that the easiest way to do this would be to get biological father's consent. If you know that he won't consent, then you will...

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How do we put an attachment on a pending settlement that the ex-wife is planning on getting against usps? She owes over $51000.

Betty's answer | Answered on February 18, 2016

You will have to go back to the family law court and ask the Court to put a lien on the settlement. As the other attorney alluded to, it is not an...

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Will my boyfriend be permitted to reside with our daughter when he is released or will he have to get a court order?

Betty's answer | Answered on February 14, 2016

I agree with the other attorney, it will depend on what conditions or terms he is ordered to comply with upon his release. If he had an attorney...

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Am I considered an absent parent for public assistance purposes according to Florida law?

Betty's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

Your ex-wife should be reporting that she receives child support from you. If she is not reporting that income she receives from you then she is...

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How do i file for a divorce when he refuses and been separated 10 years. No children.

Betty's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

You do not have to get his permission to get divorce as Florida is a no-fault state. If you do not know where he is, then you will have to do the...

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Need immediate help and advice on what to expect and say at his misdemeanor arraignment hearing on Monday Feb 15, 2016

Betty's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

I agree with Attorney Sandler and suggest that you call around and at least get a phone consultation with a criminal attorney today regarding the...

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How would alimony for the Wife work and would there be a way for him to just pay the mortgage instead? How do I start this?

Betty's answer | Answered on February 10, 2016

Wow 43 years is a long term marriage for sure. This is not something you want to fool around with you should contact and retain a family law...

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Question about unemployment appeal in Florida. Do I need attorney to fight this?

Betty's answer | Answered on February 09, 2016

I agree with the other two attorneys and suggest that you contact an employment lawyer near you ASAP. Good luck. Sincerely, B. Elaine Jones, Esq.

Betty Elaine Jones's Answers (5139)

What can i do to get my son on the days i have custody based on court signed parenting plan?

Do i have to let him see the kids? Or do i have a right because of the situation not to allow him to see him

Can I have his rights terminated so we can proceed with the adoption without his consent? Is this considered abandonment?

How do we put an attachment on a pending settlement that the ex-wife is planning on getting against usps? She owes over $51000.

Will my boyfriend be permitted to reside with our daughter when he is released or will he have to get a court order?

Am I considered an absent parent for public assistance purposes according to Florida law?

How do i file for a divorce when he refuses and been separated 10 years. No children.

Need immediate help and advice on what to expect and say at his misdemeanor arraignment hearing on Monday Feb 15, 2016

How would alimony for the Wife work and would there be a way for him to just pay the mortgage instead? How do I start this?

Question about unemployment appeal in Florida. Do I need attorney to fight this?