Engagement rings are conditional gifts and not what the law calls an absolute gift, with the condition being the consummation of the marriage. ...

Will diversion on record hinder international travel?

Once you complete the diversion program and the case is dismissed, it should not prevent you from entering foreign countries or otherwise hinder...

How do I reverse or eliminate the Temporary Custody order? I do not have an attorney. We live in 2 different states.

I agree with Mr. McGinn, if your mother is tired of caring for them and is willing to return them, then you should be able to prepare a stipulation...

How long does it take to get custody?

I agree with Ms. Jones, that by the time you file a Petition for Modification and go through the process your daughter will likely be very close to...

How can I obtain a closure notice signed by a judge. This is a legal matter and shouldn't this be more complete?

The Nolle Prosequi, which no doubt was signed by a prosecutor, dismissed the criminal case. There is no need for order closing the case, the NP...

Do I have to get the father's consent for the step parent to adopt? What if the father is "unknown"?

The court will not allow a step parent to adopt your child unless the rights of the father are waived or his parental rights are terminated. They...

Will I be ordered to pay child support if the paternal grandparent's are the legal guardians and primary caretakers of child?

If the custodial parent receives public assistance, the Dept. of Revenue will pursue a child support against you. The fact that the children are...

How can i expediate this process. Can i go for custodial interference she she wont let me talk with him. Or see him.how he doin

I agree with Mr. Bernstein, unless there is a finding of paternity, you have no legal rights as father. Florida law states that “The mother of a...

Who should have to pay the flight costs to get the children back and forth to see her, since she created the distance?

I agree with Ms. Drake, you need to take both the old and new Final Judgments and review them with a family law attorney. It is difficult to...

Can we establish paternity for my live-in boyfriend without having support ordered and without having a time-sharing schedule?

Yes, you can petition to establish the paternity of your boyfriend and avoid timesharing and child support so long as you are living together as a...