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The mother hasn't been the picture for 4 years. His father has had custody. The boy is 12 years old

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 17, 2015

This is a situation where you really need an attorney to assist you. He can try going to flcourts.org and filling out the paperwork and going to...

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I been place on child support and had DNA test done but I do not trust system I do not have sperm account. What should I do

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 15, 2015

You should see a family law attorney. If you signed a voluntarily acknowledgment of paternity, by Fla. Stat,, you only have 60 days to rescind the...

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What do I do to get legal custody or temporary custody of my ex-step-son.

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 15, 2015

I agree with Mr. Sorkin. You can file under Fl. Stat. 751, but thre are time limits for you to do so. You should see an experienced family law...

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If a custodial parent (living in FL) does not allow the non custodial parent to see their child, does that count as alienation?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 08, 2015

If there is no court ordered parenting plan, you have a problem. When child support was established, you should have filed to have a set schedule....

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Are boys and girls (not related) allowed to share a bedroom in florida?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 08, 2015

I agree with my colleague; there is no law against it, just depends on the facts surrounding both households. As the children get olde, if the...

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Do I need a lawyer if my husband I have no kids or house to divide and we have both agree to pay half our debt?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 08, 2015

I would add that in my experience it is recommended that you should at least have a consultation to review the facts of your case to make sure...

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Im currently separated, and my wife sells out house profiting 105k, then leaves the state. whar can I do?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 04, 2015

Absolutely you should get an attorney involved to assist with the divorce and request your portion of the marital asset. The longer you wait, the...

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Is a signed agreement between two people legally binding?

Barbara's answer | Answered on March 01, 2015

I agree with my colleague, but will state there are too many unknowns in your question to appropriately answer it. As a matter of public policy,...

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Does several years history of parental alienation documented with the court up until recent reunification effect child support?

Barbara's answer | Answered on February 28, 2015

Child support is separate and distinct from spending time with a child, so generally speaking, no the child support is not affected. Child support...

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I have been served with a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with a child involved. I do not agree with the terms and am lost.

Barbara's answer | Answered on February 03, 2015

This site if for general legal information only. Based on the information provided, you should not proceed without an attorney. If you decide to...

Barbara Ann Cossu's Answers (234)

The mother hasn't been the picture for 4 years. His father has had custody. The boy is 12 years old

I been place on child support and had DNA test done but I do not trust system I do not have sperm account. What should I do

What do I do to get legal custody or temporary custody of my ex-step-son.

If a custodial parent (living in FL) does not allow the non custodial parent to see their child, does that count as alienation?

Are boys and girls (not related) allowed to share a bedroom in florida?

Do I need a lawyer if my husband I have no kids or house to divide and we have both agree to pay half our debt?

Im currently separated, and my wife sells out house profiting 105k, then leaves the state. whar can I do?

Is a signed agreement between two people legally binding?

Does several years history of parental alienation documented with the court up until recent reunification effect child support?

I have been served with a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with a child involved. I do not agree with the terms and am lost.