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What can be done to ensure sole custody? Since neither of us have filed for paternity in the court would I be able to move?

Tanya's answer | Answered on April 04, 2016

That's a toughie. One of two things must happen in order to establish a court-ordered timesharing schedule: He has to file a Petition to...

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Can i file a motion? Do I have to include the exact amount for the reimbursement and the exact time for the make up time?

Tanya's answer | Answered on April 01, 2016

I would recommend a Motion for Clarification, rather than a Motion for Contempt. If there is a error in the Order, that should be clarified or...

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How will I be able to protect my child from other parent with DV history if courts are so lenient and believe in reform?

Tanya's answer | Answered on April 01, 2016

Florida Courts give considerable weight to a parent's history of DV, and what you characterize as leniency may translate into lack of proof. In...

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I am pro se in my family law case savingfor an attorney and the other side wants to get a guardian ad litem?

Tanya's answer | Answered on March 31, 2016

You've gotten responses re: the burden of proof, so I won't belabor that point. With that said, however, I cannot recommend objecting to a GAL...

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At this point are there any other possible remedies to prevent further damage pending the upcoming hearing?

Tanya's answer | Answered on March 30, 2016

That would depend on the Parenting Plan. If you are entitled to time sharing and are being denied same, you can produce the Parenting Plan (if it...

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Can overnights be restricted until child is of speaking age if there is a history of DV between parents? How attainable is this?

Tanya's answer | Answered on March 30, 2016

A history of DV is one of many factors considered in determining the number of overnight visits (if any) to be awarded the offending parent. ...

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Is this grounds to file emergancy custody?

Tanya's answer | Answered on March 30, 2016

I wouldn't say the circumstances leading to your concern arose "emergently" since it takes some time to acquire such an extensive criminal history....

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How would I go about filing a Motion of Contempt? And what will filing a Motion of Contempt do to help my situation?

Tanya's answer | Answered on March 30, 2016

Follow the link below, and incidentally, if my response is helpful, please confirm by clicking, yes you found this response "helpful". Thank...

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If I file a motion for change of venue, is that considered a response to the petition I was served with?

Tanya's answer | Answered on March 30, 2016

You need to file a Motion to Transfer Venue. See Fla. R. Civ. Pro. 1.060. Venue lies in the county where the subject matter resides. The subject...

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I just finished family law mediation and my case is in front of general magistrate, how can I set my case for trial?

Tanya's answer | Answered on March 30, 2016

You may use the same form but rather than a notice of trial, you should simply make contact with the Judicial Assistant and request available dates...

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