I'm no longer working, I can't pay child support; what form can i file to stop child support payments so i don't get in trouble?

I am assuming based on the limited facts presented that a valid court-ordered child support order exists. Whether or not you are entitled to modify...

How I adopt a girl that is already leaving with me since she was 9 months old. Her mother gave the custody through out a lawyer

With the exception of relative or stepparent adoptions, all adoptions of minor children require the use of an "adoption entity." Florida statutes...

I've raised my kids from day one me and the mother were engaged four years she was a stay at home mom. I'm on birth cert .

You haven't asked a specific question; however, I am assuming you are wondering what you may need to do. If you are not married to the Mother, you...

If both parties consent to child support being paid directly, then it is possible that child support be paid directly rather than through an Income...

I need legal responses please!

There is no right or wrong answer. The contempt issue is related to his income, which is evidence I am assuming you will use at the trial/final...

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What is the next step?

Unfortunately there is no clear cut answer to your questions because they fall within the discretion of the Judge. In almost all family law cases,...

Visitation question

As Ms. Levy mentioned above, you are required to follow the Court Order until it is modified. If the Court Order says that he should have the...

Can I file an amended petition after I attend mediation?

There is no rule that requires an amended pleading to be filed prior to mediation. Assuming that your pleading required a responsive pleading and a...

Can a petition be amended or modified/changed once is has been filed in circuit court?

Petitions can be amended to add additional language, request additional relief, etc.; however, there are specific rules that govern when a Petition...

During divorce, husband quits his job. Will I have to pay him Child Support?

I recommend that you contact an experienced Family Law Attorney to discuss this issue in detail. Florida Court's do have the ability to impute...