My ex-wife wife is wanting to leave the State of Florida and move to Tennessee with my son. Can she do that?

The court will take evidence from both sides and determine what custody arrangement is in the best interest of the child. You have the same rights...

Just to add to the previous answer, the guardian ad litem represents "the best interest" of the child, which means the he or she observes, talks to...

Appeal in Florida (Family Law Case)

You should file a motion to dismiss, however if you have not received the appellate record or index yet, then that is probably the reason for the...

Unwed father parental rights

If you are on the birth certificate of these children, it is a public pronouncement that you are the father, and therefore have parental rights. ...

Petitioning my mother since I am us citizen already?

There shouldn't be a problem as long as your step-mother was truthful about your relationship at the time she petitioned for you. Once you become...

HOW CAN I FILE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON A FAMILY LAW CASE THAT WAS ALREADY HEARD BUT AWAITING A JUDGE DECISION?

If you are a party, you can file a Notice of Filing, or Notice of Supplemental Documentation, and attach whatever documentation you feel is...

Ill probably fail the dcf drug test for marijuana while my girlfriend and her 7 month old live with me. Will she lose her kid?

It depends. The court will look at a number of factors before making a decision as to whether or not there needs to be a change of placement for...

I would like for my eight year old daughter's biological dad to give up his parental rights.

You can file a petition to terminate the biological father's parental rights with the court. There has to be a ground on which your petition is...

Parent's rights vs. Temporary Guardianship.

Generally, the parents have to be informed and be given an opportunity to object if they disagree with medications, or medical treatment of their...

Everything depends on what is in the court order. If the court order states that visitation is every week and says nothing about "at the...