Full custody for my son ? How to file for petition

It depends on whether he has parental rights established. If you were never married and he never filed to establish parental rights and he isn't...

Can my baby daddy mother keep the baby away from me?

That depends whether the grandmother has called DCF or filed anything in court. Assuming you don't have court proceedings or a DCF case then you...

Can I file a contempt of court for our daughter having 200 unexcused absences. My ex wife is aware but is ok with it.

Contempt of court is only for willful violation of a court order. However, you should be able to file a motion to modify the parenting plan and...

Yes, and they court will likely give serious consideration to what your child says at that age. You can request "children's time" with the judge. ...

Is it possible to get full custody of two elementary-aged children in FL?

Yes, his abandonment and failure to pay child support will be evidence against him if you pursued sole custody. Once Florida has jurisdiction...

Abandonment requires no meaningful contact or support for one year, however it is hard to get a court to terminate parental rights after such a...

Yes, this is abusive behavior. You aren't a minor so it isn't child abuse, but you are still a person so it is a battery and you could report this...

Fixing to go through a very nasty divorce , is it better to work with a local attny or one from a different county

No, you should focus on a lawyer you feel will meet your needs and fit your budget and what county they live in isn't very important unless they...

I did not receive notice of the court date - Feb 3 , ?

You will need to talk to a lawyer with details about what the court date was for, how you found out you missed it, etc. It might be possible for a...

re-directed to the lawsuits section. This is a small claims court question or a civil suit question, not a divorce.