Questions answered by Betty Elaine Jones

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Forms needed for custody modification?

Betty's answer | Answered on August 08, 2014

Yes you have to file a Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act form and financial affidavit. These are mandatory forms in any family law case...

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Can you get reinstated to the court drug program after the judge sent your case to division in Florida?

Betty's answer | Answered on August 08, 2014

I agree with Attorney Haber with regards to the legal procedural hurdles and would definitely defer to him regarding any tendencies of the Judges...

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Jail or Probation?

Betty's answer | Answered on August 08, 2014

Your case will be put back on the docket for disposition. In other words, it will be back to square one. You will have to negotiate a plea with...

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I need to know if my boyfriend can take my daughter away from me.

Betty's answer | Answered on August 08, 2014

Under Florida law, the mother of a child born out of wedlock is consider the natural guardian and the biological father essentially has no rights...

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Gave my father temp. custody of my 6 month old son, What can I do to terminate/revoke order? He wants to take me to court.

Betty's answer | Answered on August 08, 2014

I agree with Attorney DeGroot, you really need to go see a family law attorney near you and explain completely the situation and they will be able...

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I'm getting married , I have a court order to pay child support. Do May payments change when I get married.

Betty's answer | Answered on August 07, 2014

Your child support should not go up just because you get married. Child support is based on the net incomes of the two parents and no one else. ...

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Is there anything I can do to keep my pregnant girlfriend from taking my child away.

Betty's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

I agree with Attorney McGinn and Attorney Henderson. You need to immediately file a Petition to Establish Paternity , Parenting Plan and Child...

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How long to get a divorce when your spouse lives outside of the US? An how much might the procedure cost?

Betty's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

I agree with my colleagues that it will be easier to get him served in the United States. I also agree that you should not rush through this but...

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Can grandmother get concurrent custody when a parent has deceased and father wants custody of child?

Betty's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

You need to consult with an attorney near you to sort this out. If the mother of the child passed away and the father is still alive and willing...

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I was just slapped with a permanent restraining order. Is it possible to get it lowered or dismissed.

Betty's answer | Answered on August 06, 2014

I agree with the other attorneys. Where you go from here depends on how you responded to being served with the Temporary Injunction. If you did...

Betty Elaine Jones's Answers (5139)

Forms needed for custody modification?

Can you get reinstated to the court drug program after the judge sent your case to division in Florida?

Jail or Probation?

I need to know if my boyfriend can take my daughter away from me.

Gave my father temp. custody of my 6 month old son, What can I do to terminate/revoke order? He wants to take me to court.

I'm getting married , I have a court order to pay child support. Do May payments change when I get married.

Is there anything I can do to keep my pregnant girlfriend from taking my child away.

How long to get a divorce when your spouse lives outside of the US? An how much might the procedure cost?

Can grandmother get concurrent custody when a parent has deceased and father wants custody of child?

I was just slapped with a permanent restraining order. Is it possible to get it lowered or dismissed.