Questions answered by James F. Feuerstein III

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How do I start child support proceedings through circuit court in Florida? Which documents first, and in order?

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2015

You need legal representation. An attorney can not only file the appropriate pleadings, but can help you calculate what the proper child support...

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Can I take my son to orlando for 4 days? The mother of my kid is saying if I take him she will call the cops

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2015

If you are not married to the mother and there has not been an order in a paternity action finding that you are the father, then you have no legal...

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Writ of garnishment

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2015

My learned colleagues are correct, the creditor is allowed to file new writs of garnishment to see if your income has increased above the...

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Worked out a final payment agreement with victim.

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2015

If you want this done right and also want to get off probation early, hire an attorney. The attorney can not only draft of a stipulation for...

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Not allowing my 11 year old to contact me, what can I do to change it. She was crying before she left for this weekend.

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2015

You should first review your parenting plan to see if the issue of communication while time-sharing with the other parent is addressed. If not,...

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I was adjudged guilty of selling alcohol to a minor, what does that mean and does that give me a record? If so what can I do...

James's answer | Answered on April 04, 2015

If you have been adjudicated guilty you will have a conviction on your record. Also, the adjudication of guilt makes you ineligible to have your...

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The father of my 2 small sons threatens me by saying he will get custody of the boys. Can he do this without cause?

James's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

My colleagues are correct, until a order is entered in a paternity case, he has no rights. Florida Statute §744.301(1), Natural guardians. "The...

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Received two 1099-C. One shows discharging a mortgage debt and one shows correction checked and 00 on the discharge of dept.

James's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

If debt is forgiven, you are required to pay taxes on it. However, if the debt was discharged as part of your Chapter 7, the discharge of debt is...

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How long to get a response/court date?

James's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

Mr. Gillespie is correct, hearings must be properly scheduled and a Notice of Hearing sent to the State Attorney's Office and Probation. Most...

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If i spent 6 months in jail not charged and i vop and take the county time how much time am i looking at?

James's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

The State Attorney usually hold all cards in a VOP. If you have no prior felony convictions you are probably looking at up to a year of county jail...

James F. Feuerstein III's Answers (9841)

How do I start child support proceedings through circuit court in Florida? Which documents first, and in order?

Can I take my son to orlando for 4 days? The mother of my kid is saying if I take him she will call the cops

Writ of garnishment

Worked out a final payment agreement with victim.

Not allowing my 11 year old to contact me, what can I do to change it. She was crying before she left for this weekend.

I was adjudged guilty of selling alcohol to a minor, what does that mean and does that give me a record? If so what can I do...

The father of my 2 small sons threatens me by saying he will get custody of the boys. Can he do this without cause?

Received two 1099-C. One shows discharging a mortgage debt and one shows correction checked and 00 on the discharge of dept.

How long to get a response/court date?

If i spent 6 months in jail not charged and i vop and take the county time how much time am i looking at?