Can a mother change her child’s last name (mother’s maiden) to the last name of her husband without the child’s father consent?

You either need the father's consent or, if the father does not agree to the name change, you will need to request the Court's permission. In...

In a family law situation what is the criteria for requesting a full psychiatric evaluation for the other spouse?

In the context of a dissolution of marriage, relocation litigation, paternity action or modification of time-sharing, a psychiatric and/or...

I agreed to pay my son Braces. asked my ex. to send receipt, She only sent To whom it my concern, quotation. Is this acceptable

I suggest that you contact the dentist's office directly.

My daughter-in-law has left the state of Florida with my grandson. She is still legally married to my son.

If there is a divorce proceeding pending your son needs to immediately file an Emergency Motion for the return of the minor child to the State of...

My ex husband is order to pay half of our sons medical bills and is not....

I would say whenever the amount of money your ex-husband owes is worth several hours of your attorney's hourly rate (unless you decide to go...

How can I adopt my lesbian partner's biological child?

This is still a little controversial in Florida. A number of second parent adoptions have successfully gone through in Florida since the 3rd...

If the Answer and Waiver form your Wife signed waives her appearance at the Final Hearing, then no.

Is it frowned upon by family court Judges to have the other party served at work?

It's fine to serve him at work.

I would like to know if Alimony is automatically granted and what determines being eligible?

Alimony is not automatically granted. There are 4 types of alimony: bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational, or permanent in nature (or any...

Can he now say he doesn't want to be responsible for her? Does she have to go to his house for visits, if she doesn't want to?

No, your Husband can't walk away from his financial responsibilities to his daughter. If you decide to file for divorce, parental responsibility,...