My wife is telling me that she is taking our kids and going to her parents for an unknown period of time.

If you are married and there is no pending court case, she can leave the home if she chooses and can even take the children with her. If she...

Whose is processed first?

The two cases should not affect the other's progress, but if yours is more complex and requires DNA testing, it is very possible that the other...

How can I adopt my granddaughter

The easiest way would be, obviously, if the parents consent to the adoption. If one or both don't, it is difficult to terminate a parent's rights...

Can Family and children services talk to my child without my permission or knowledge

A child protective investigator does have the right to talk to a child without the parent's permission in the context of investigation an...

You didn't state what profession you are in but, generally, tips should be included in child support calculations as income. Any child support...

Is it possible for a single mom to get sole custody???????

I agree that if you were never married and there are no previous court orders, he does not have legal rights to the children. Florida statute...

Can my ex husband take kids away if I'm dating someone who has either domestic violence or assault on their record?

He could initiate a case and seek to restrict the contact between your boyfriend and the children, but whether he will succeed is questionable. ...

Where do i get papers to file for legal custody back to me in fl?

There are many variables to consider in your circumstances- including where jurisdiction lies, what court placed the children in your parents'...

Is it possible to loose 50/50 time sharing based on a disability

The disability on its' own should not be a basis that affects timesharing; however, the impact the disability has on you and your ability to care...

What can i do if my ex wife dont want to sign a relocation long distance plan?

If she won't consent, then, per FL statute 61.13001, you will need the court's permission to relocate greater than 50 miles from where you resided...