Can we change his last name?

If the family hasn't filed a paternity action to establish his father's rights and you haven't sought child support, then he has no right to...

In a FL Family Law Courtrm, does the Judge have a "duty" / requiremt to report criminal activity when admitted by Atty & Party?

In Florida, judges only have a "duty" to report allegations of child abuse, elder abuse, and future criminal conduct, though it's not uncommon for...

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Is my spouse still liable for support to his ex-wife?

It's weird that it was labeled child support when there were no children -- obviously a typo. Your husband should have had the alimony terminated...

I am 15 and want to get emancipated when im 16. but i know my parents wouldnt sign the papers. can i still get emancipated?

Florida law is very strict about emancipation. Emancipation is not allowed without parental consent. And though there are exceptions to this...

Non-custodial parents rights?

DCF-related cases (usually called "dependency cases") don't usually show up on the clerk's computer because they are confidential. The case could...

How to get my kids passports without fathers signature?

If he is unreasonably withholding his signatute on the passport applications, you can file a motion for issuance of passport without signature in...

How can i legally change my birthdate

The Florida Department of Health will allow you to file an Application to Amend Birth Certificate (you can download the application) to correct...

Will the Brevard County Judge terminate child support when my child turns 18?

By a fairly new law, all child support orders must state on what exact date support ends and when and by how much child support changes as each...

In Florida, parties participating in mediation are not placed under oath and, with very rare exception, all statements made during mediation are...

Why would your attorney request mediation in the mid afternoon (like at 2:30 pm)?

You haven't supplied enough facts for us to answer your question, but 2:30 is a fairly common time if your mediation is scheduled at the...