Questions answered by James Charles Shields

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Weekend parenting time

James's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

Weekends do not include Monday holidays unless otherwise specified. You may clarify this issue with other parent. Email or other written...

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How and what do I file with the courts to get a warrant for his arrest for non-payment of child support?

James's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

You may file Petition to Enforce Child Support Order and request court to incarcerate and set Purge Amount. Incarceration terms and purge amount...

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Will the money from the sale of that property be community if it was put into a house after marriage?

James's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

No. Money you invested into house is your SP and reimbursable to you. FL counsel can assist in determining your share of today's value of house.

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What are the steps do we have to take now to move forward with the adoption? What will we need?

James's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

File step parent adoption petition in county in which you and child reside. Will be easier based on death of biological father. You will not need...

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If i file legally, is it likely that I as a dad can get the most physical custody to make sure my child gets help she needs?

James's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

Maybe. Starting point is to file petition to determine paternity. Concurrently you may request orders related to custody, visitation, support,...

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Which one do i fill out that will get me in front of the judge and that will allow child support to garnish his wages

James's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

Complete FL-300 and request orders relating to healthcare expenses. After orders issues, if ex spouse fails to perform as ordered, you may...

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Co guardianship

James's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

You begin by retaining counsel to represent you in preparing, filing, advocating for petition to appoint co-guardians for the minor. Including...

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Could this be considered change in circumstances.

James's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

Maybe. You were unemployed, homeless, no transportation at dissolution. You are now unemployed, have place to live, no transportation, worker's...

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Can my wife take the kids to Texas with the intent on not coming back?

James's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

Yes. As matter currently stands, either parent may take children out of state and remain out of state. If W does this, you will be at very...

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My question is twofold; Will the gifted money be community property, and if so what documents need to be shown to document this?

James's answer | Answered on February 06, 2016

Impossible to opine on character of the gifts, character of homes, relative CP and SP interests, anticipated division upon dissolution of marriage...

James Charles Shields's Answers (27631)

Weekend parenting time

How and what do I file with the courts to get a warrant for his arrest for non-payment of child support?

Will the money from the sale of that property be community if it was put into a house after marriage?

What are the steps do we have to take now to move forward with the adoption? What will we need?

If i file legally, is it likely that I as a dad can get the most physical custody to make sure my child gets help she needs?

Which one do i fill out that will get me in front of the judge and that will allow child support to garnish his wages

Co guardianship

Could this be considered change in circumstances.

Can my wife take the kids to Texas with the intent on not coming back?

My question is twofold; Will the gifted money be community property, and if so what documents need to be shown to document this?