Can my extended family terminate the temporary custody with my daughter

A Supplemental Petition needs to be filed to terminate the temporary relative custody and served on all parties in the action, which would be ...

I filed for divorce on 11/1/2016, I've asked for emergency hearing, filed a protection order, I'm scared. What can I do?

Firstly, going through a divorce without an experienced family law attorney is not a good choice. If there are no orders regarding parental...

I can see no legal reason why a name change by one or both of you would cause either your marriage and/or your pre-nuptial agreement to be...

Would it be easier to file for child custody on my own by going to the court or would it be easier/cheaper by going to a lawyer?

Custody of a child born out of wedlock is with the mother until "further" order of the court. That is what the laws of Florida say. However, that...

Is there a financial obligation after a divorce of the working spouse to continue to support the family until the other can?

There are many factors to be considered when answering the question and are probably too numerous to list out in this forum. Firstly, having 5...

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Who is the petitioner when filing for modification of parental plan?

I think the nomenclature of whom is the petitioner and whom is the respondent is somewhat out of order in family law cases that may have various...

In Florida, we typically do not use terms such as "custody". However, for many state and federal programs, the use of the word custody is used....

Will I be arrested?

You would only possibly be arrested if there is a pending motion for contempt for failure to pay child support. In order for that to happen, the...

Can judgement be overturned once judge signs IWO to end for payment for child support?

As others have commented, a thorough review of the case needs to be done by a competent family law attorney. If you have been served with papers...

How can my ex-wife ask for an extension of child support when there is a specific date to terminate the support in our divorce.

Support generally ends at age 18. However, if a child is still attending high school, dependent in fact and has a reasonable expectation of...