How can we take custody of a 17 year old that isn't ours? She's better with us than her actual parents.

You need to call DCF immediately if there is evidence of child abuse.

My brother's wife stated they should probably separate. He is hesitant to contact an attorney. Can I retain one for him?

You can pay for the attorney but the attorney/client relationship would have to be assented to by him. At the very least he should schedule a...

Does apply Rule 12285 with a petition for divorce and the parties have acquired no marital assets and liabilities in Florida

You can't file for a simplified divorce if you have children in common. Your ex does not have to state the amount he "is willing" to pay for child...

Marriage question.

You can, I hear Salt Lake City is lovely this time of year... as an aside, marriages between people of the same gender are not recognized in FL.

Child support modification

You can request that she file a financial affidavit and the court should compel her to do so if her income has changed.

Who stays in a rented house while filing for divorce? Both names in the lease. I don't work. He pays the rent.

Both parents have a child support obligation whereas alimony is based on need vs. ability to pay as well as several other factors included in...

Why aren't Florida Family Law lawyers able to work on contingency when there is no other way to hold them accountable?

Contingency fees are only allowed in enforcement actions as the goal of family court is to settle issues as amicably as possible and not make...

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Can I modify child support payments to lower them?

If costs ancillary to insurance and child care have changed then you should file a petition for modification immediately as child support is vested...

If a final judgment has been entered, I am assuming it has been since you are getting married, then it would be up to your ex to file for a...

We are grandparents to a 3 y.o. grandson do we have any visitation rights?

There are no grandparent's rights in Florida. It is up to the parents whether you are able to see the child.