Emancipation in Florida

Where does the child's mother reside? If she resides in Florida, you may have to domesticate and modify the Puerto Rico final judgment (sentencia)...

The SO of my daughters school contacted CPS because she is cutting herself due to her father abandoning her. What can I do?

Retain the services of an experienced family law attorney that works in dependency cases to assist you in this matter.

Coming to an agreement after lawsuit?

I applaud both parties' ability to communicate and discuss the child's well-being and living arrangements. By the way you described your current...

Will a judge grant overnight visitation in a two bed two bath home with a roommate?

I agree with attorney Melmer. From the background that you submitted with your question it seems like the Final Judgment of Dissolution of...

What is the best way to recalculate Florida child support when one of my two children turns 18?

You will need to file a supplemental petition for modification. You can certainly argue that she is voluntarily underemployed, but you will have a...

Child welfare situation

What you have described probably does not rise to the level of child abuse. Mixed households create many challenges for the adults as well as the...

The petitioner can request "full custody", or more likely "sole parental responsibility" with 100% time-sharing. But have that or whatever else...

My husband needs his misdemeanor to be dropped. How?

You've classified this under "domestic violence". Take the time to articulate the issue and describe the history of the case before requesting...

Notice of contempt, notice of drivers license suspension

It's unfortunate that the hearing time before the GM is in September. You may be able to call and request an expedited hearing time, but it is...

What are my chances?

You will need an experienced family law attorney to assist you in this matter. It is usually a challenge to separate siblings. So the...