What will the father be left with if he agrees to change our child's last name?

If you've never been married he has no rights. What makes you think you'd give up right to support? Not so.

How do you set a hearing for a Supplemental Petition for Modification of Child Support after going to mediation?

If the case was settled ask the judge's judicial assistant for a 15 minute hearing to approve the agreement. If not settled file a notice of case...

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The judge has ordered us to go to mediation, is there any way I can bypass this and go to trial?

Go ahead and schedule the mediation. All you have to do is show up. The mediator can't tell the judge anything except that there is no settlement...

Can my husband be put in contempt for this?

I agree with Ms. Jones. You can also get a "proof of mailing" from post office. Also consider PayPal for van instant record of payment.

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I am required to take a 4 hour long parenting course in fl is that something i can take online and be credited for in court

I agree with attorney Morcroft. Most charge around $25. Also most will file the certificate with clerk of court for you if you give them the case...

Filed contempt of visitation of son. Court ordered mediation. ex filed her own paperwork wanting all my financial info ?

In general Fla Fam Rule 12.285 governs financial disclosure in those type cases. In its first paragraph it states that it doesn't apply to...

Parental Action, between 2 non married people that are currently living together.

Dad should file a petition to establish paternity for the reasons set forth by NY collegues. The two of you should enter into an agreement that you...

In the state of Florida, can I change my my daughter's last name without the father's consent?

No. You must file petition with circuit court to do this. If he opposes it probably won't happen with a child this young. Once child old enough...

Florida law on time sharing

You need to go ahead and file a paternity case so you can get a parenting plan in place. It can recognize the sparse contact and provide for a...