Foster parent rights

Agree with counsel, the parent has a right to be there however if you anticipate an issue then bring it to the attention of your case worker.

Case required to be heard by the General Magistrate even if I object? Also, are child support arrears handled through mediation?

The magistrate is also a child support hearing officer so all child support cases go to the hearing officer anyway.

If he has not seen them for that long, then at least for 2 or 3 times he should see them for a day, non- overnights, then go from there. (In my...

Can a drug test be requested from parents during a child custody case?

Yes you can do that, you have to file a motion for drug testing and sign the motion and allege good cause.

Texas case law has zero relevance in FL, zero. If you got screwed out of marital assets, alimony then it is worth pursuing otherwise it is not.

You will not go to jail, make sure you continue to pay at least something even if it is $20.

When completing a financial affidavit, can you include the cost of health insurance for you and your spouse, or just yourself?

Yes, break it down for the court, anything you pay out of pocket should be reflected in your financial affidavit.

Child support

no. The new spouse income does not factor in to the equation.

Contempt of Court on custody visitation

This is not a police matter, you have to file the motion for contempt then go back to court and change the schedule.

When living in separate states, what is the average length of time that a toddler spends with the non-custodial parent per year?

It will be hard on the toddler to be away from you for that long, with that said he is the father so the presumption is he can handle the child so...