To be emancipated you must meet the requirements in the statute for removing the disabilities of nonage. Your problem is that either a guardian...

Attorney Raymond Haselman

To answer the part of your question about the tax law you are right in part. But, the right to claim the deduction can be waived and given to the...

Does the 24 month retroactive rule apply to me?

In Florida, child support can be ordered retroactively for 24 months prior to the entry of an INITIAL child support order. I do not think you can...

Can I request to simply have my request for DNA testing withdrawn?

Yes, when you file a motion you can change your mind and file a notice withdrawing the motion. When you file a petition, you can file a notice of...

If a loan was taken out to purchase a motorcycle as a wedding gift instead of a wedding ring does it have to be returned ?

As an issue of family law, the asset is likely to be determined to be his nonmarital property if you have not yet been divorced as judges usually...

Is it possible to merge a DOR child support case with child support via circuit court?

A private attorney is good because you have a lawyer who is responsive to you and moves the case quickly. A DOR case is good because DOR has many...

My question is what can M do to get G in school w/o C. C refuses to sign over the rights to G to her mother (M).

The grandmother should go to the local school and ask what they will accept as authorization to enroll the child. In some places a simple form of...

Can parents get in legal trouble if 16 year old teen leaves house or is not permitted in home due to behavior in Florida?

You can be liable for damages he causes to others. The parent is responsible for him and may be prosecuted. You can have him live elsewhere but...

Can I sue the department of children and families?

The title of your question is whether you can sue DCF and usually that means whether you can sue DCF for damages. If that is your question, then...

In Florida, if a Pastor, Priest holds a State license as such, will they be compelled to marry same sex couples?

I doubt that clerics will be required by the State to solemnize any marriage they don't wish to. All notary publics in Florida are authorized to...