Courts favor rehabilitation and it is public policy of the State of Florida that it is in a child's best interests to have both parents involved in...

Is a spouse entitled to a portion of a workers comp lump sum settlement that was settled before the divorce?

If the worker's comp settlement was a payment for injuries personal to your husband, then that is non-marital property. If it was for lost wages,...

Are children the opposite sex allowed to sleep in the same bed they aren't related

This is not a good idea and would be something the court consider as poor judgment on behalf of the Father. There may not be a law against it in so...

Custody modification

You must act in the best interests of your children, and you can seek a modification of timesharing if the child's best interests require it. Have...

What are an unmarried mother's rights?

As a parent, you certainly have not only the right but a duty to do what you believe to be in the best interest of your child. You may make the...

Will I have to worry about my husband getting any visitation with my son if he has a long history of domestic violence?

You should meet with a practitioner who has experience in domestic violence cases, particularly in safety planning. Also, you should seek out...

Is it crime to take my own 3 years olddaughter overseas when there is sepertaion but no custody order? Divorce papers not served

If there was no order in place regarding custody at the time that you travelled overseas, you should not be found guilty of the crime of parental...

What will the outcome be for my case ?

No one can accurately predict what might happen in court. So much is within the discretion of the court, and dependent upon what evidence is...

How to get my child back, after he was picked up by his dad, and has not been seen or heard from?

If DCF is already involved, try calling them and explain that the Father picked-up the child without your consent (assuming this is true), and that...

Would you file a motion to dismiss for no cause of action or file for motion of summary judgement

Cases involving modification of timesharing are fact-intensive. Assuming you - like everyone else - has limited time and resources, I would...