Can I adopt a 13 year child who is in this country illegally. His parents want to give me all legal rights to the child.

If the child is in this country, then yes, you may adopt the child. Adoption is not prevented by lack of visa status of the adoptee. You can...

What is our liability when our dog attacks another dog?

You're probably liable for the damages, but Florida has a law that allows damages to be apportioned based on the degree of negligence of each of...

Is it legal for an 18 yr old to be dating a 25 yr old? Also is it legal for them to be sexually active?

An 18 year old is legally an adult in Florida, and that person can date and have sex with any other adult (and some minors, but I won't get into...

Did you have a lawyer at your trial? If not, that may have been your first mistake. Lying alone is not a reason for appeal. Appeals are...

If I been in mediation with the divorce and custody, do I have back another mediation again?

In most of the counties in Florida, mediation is required before trial every time someone attempts to modify the court orders. In the really big...

It's up to the judge. Normally, a non-lawyer is not permitted to sit at the table during the hearing unless that person has an official court...

How long does one have to file a charge against someone they were in an altercation with?

They have up until the statute of limitations expires on whatever the charge is.

I am separated and 7 months pregnant with another man who is now my ex. How do i go about custody and support?

Assuming the baby was conceived in Florida, you can file for child support in Florida, but not until the baby is born. If you want help with...

I have a 17yr old daughter taht is preganant can I ask her to move out of my house?

You can ask her to move out when she's 18. In the meantime, she's your child and your responsibility.

CAN I LEAVE THE STATE OF FLORIDA WITH MY DAUGHTER WITHOUT MY HUSBANDS CONSENT? I AM A SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUAL.

So long as there are no court orders forbidding it and so longer as there is no divorce or other proceeding pending regarding the children, you can...