My step-son's mother has abandoned him in our care. She has legal custody, but can we get in trouble for moving out of state?

You can't really get in "trouble," that is, it's not a crime, but you risk your "custody" status if you don't follow Florida's relocation...

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I would like to get my Florida drivers liscense reinstated, suspended due to late child support. My son is 23 yrs old.

In order to get your license back, you have to somehow get your arrearage below $2500. having your ex waive the arrearage is an excellent way to...

For a domestic attorney on divorce, I receive a disability pension from the city, it is not taxed

City pensions are treated differently in a divorce than any other kind of pension, and a spouse is still entitled to a small portion of a worker's...

Do the courts look at the intent and history of an ex before making a ruling?

A judge is not allowed to look at how things went in mediation or how attempts were made to settle the case, but the judge may look at multiple...

I've been divorced since January 2008 but never got separated till Jun 2011. Do I have to pay child support for that time?

The law isn't really clear on this issue, and I've faced it a couple of times before. On the one hand, you've got a contract (your settlement...

Whats next? Divorce steps.. when should I try to hire a lawyer?

You must give him his 20 days to answer. If he doesn't, you can file for default. Either way, you'll have to set your own hearing. The court...

I'm planning to file for divorce from my husband who is in incarceration.

You probably ought to get a lawyer, because his being in an out-of-state jail adds an extra level of complication that a person without a lawyer...

Can I be in contempt if I haven't received a court order signed by the judge?

You can't be in contempt of a court order that a judge hasn't signed yet unless the judge instructed you about what you were supposed to do in court.

How can I leave FL with my child when me and father have joint custody?

To permanently move your child, you must follow Florida's relocation procedure, which requires you to either get a special form of written...

I'm a father who would like to pick up his daughter from school ,no court orders yet, is this kidnapping,

Under Florida law, it's never kidnapping to take your own child, but if the mother objects, since you haven't filed for paternity yet, the police...