Unlocked or locked has no bearing in Florida. It is a Third degree Felony puniishable up to 5 years in state prison. The penalty varies based on a...

My husband is in prison do I have right to see or have custody of his children?

Technically, no one other than the state if a shelter petition is involved. You could attempt a step-parent adoption. The maternal grandmother...

If paternity has been disestablished through the courts, is the father's name automatically removed from the birth certificate?

Once you have received a final order disestablishing paternity child support no longer exists.

Florida Statute 61.13001 outlines the specific elements needed for the move. If you leave without obtaining consent from him and the courts you...

Can I get the other attorney disqualified based on conflict of interest in my family law case?

I recently had a case similar and attempted to disqualify the attorney. The judge ruled against me. If you had a consultation with him or discussed...

Can a family court judge set a hearing on his own volition?

Ex-Parte contact is not allowed. The exception is if the oposing councel filed a Ex-Parte motion. The judge may review without notice to you, deny...

Minutes are the clerk of courts notation. If you had a magistrate you would have to wait for a judge to accept or file an exceptions. The attorney...

to Florida Statute 61.12(2)(d). The statute clearly states the court may CHANGE the venue in accordance with s. 47.122. Florida Statute 47.122 any...

My question is do I have much to worry about when I take my ex-husband back to court? And what do I need to do to ensure this?

Make sure your out of state document is domesticated. You may have to file a Supplemental Petition To Modify Based on substantial change. In...

Will the judge look at my boyfriend past or now how childs being cared for? Is there a chance my child would be taken away ?

Yes the judge will look at his past only if you present it. Get certified copies of his conviction with the Probable Cause affidavit. Subpeona the...