I agree with my colleagues, all that is required to file for divorce in Florida is for you to meet the six (6) month residency requirement. ...

How do I legally change my wife's minor child's name?

Two options, either complete a Step Parent Adoptions, with the consent of the biological father, or, assuming there has never been a proceeding...

What should be done first...divorce or bankruptcy?

If you are being made responsible for marital debt as part of a marital settlement agreement, then you will NOT be able to discharge that debt. ...

How do I go about having the father of my children's parental rights terminated?

I agree with my colleagues, without a paternity order he has no parental rights to terminate. Based upon his prison sentence, it is unlikely he...

What jurisdiction must I file for child support if custody was awarded in one state, but I new reside in another state?

If support was previously ordered in NJ, you will have to domesticate the NJ Final Judgment or Support Order here in Florida. If support was not...

The maximum fine for an open container violation in Florida is $500.00.

My son was convicted of a sales of cocaine charge. There were numerous trail errors and improper argument by the prosecutor.

It is difficult to give you an informed opinion with the limited information provided. It usually requires a review of the trial transcript. ...

Can I get a judge to aquit me of paying child support

I agree with Mr. Mullaney and would emphasis that if DNT testing shows you are not the father you must act quickly. As he correctly pointed out...

I had I child with a women in 2007 in the same year, she had me arrested twice for domestic violence, 2nd charge was dropped.

If you have signed over your parental rights 6 years ago, I do not see a way for your to set this aside, especially now that the child has been...

I have an outstanding bench warrant in Charlotte County, Florida for failure to appear in court. Viol non resident dlr in 2006.

That is a distinct possibility, but that depends on the prosecutor and judge in the county were the charge is pending. You can use the "Find a...