As the father, who do I serve as a Respondent on a Motion for Scientific Paternity Test

There are a couple options depending on additional facts. You could file against the deceased Mother’s estate or your daughter’s guardian. You...

What happens if petitioner does not show to final hearing for paternity, time share, child support?

The court will first determine if the Petitioner has been properly noticed. If the court finds there was proper notice, the hearing will proceed...

Two year Injunction for DV against my x-husband ended 09182015. Do I have 30 days past this date to extend/modify in Orange Co.?

The ability to extend the injunction is heavily weighted on whether there is a continued condition for which you have a present fear. The court is...

Can I get some sort of custody or visitation?

Have you considered adoption? If bio dad hasn't been a participant, this may become an option and afford you what you are looking for in the...

In Volusia County you should be able to mail in your proposed final judgment as long as all of the other necessary documents have been completed....

I just received a default judgement against my ex in our child support and divorce case? now what do I do?

There is some confusion based on your inquiry, but with a Default the Motion to Set Aside coupld be a simplistic process and then the litigation...

If I don't have full custody now, can I get 50/50?

Do know that the current law does not have a presumption or requirement for 50/50 timesharing. As such, there must first be proof of a substantial...

What happens when permanent alimony is not sufficient for wife's needs? Wife requires a better assisted living facility.

The statues provides that a modification in alimony (and child support) can be sought if a substantial changes of circumstances occur that were not...

Emergency Temporary Custody

Your stepdaughter can file a Motion for Reconsideration if this Order was granted less than 10 days ago. Also, many times although a temporary...

What would "shared parenting" look like in the case of one parent who works nights and one who works days?

Many timesharing plans have a provision referred to as “right of first refusal”. What this means is if the child is with Dad and Dad has to leave...