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I am NonCustodial Parent and the custodial parent is keeping my son from me.

John's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

If you are not married to her then you have no parental rights until such time as you enforce them. Contact my office for free consultation...

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If my husband of 26 yrs filed for divorce, but I don't want it is there anything I can do?

John's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

You can ask the court to delay the proceedings for a bit and order counselling however ultimately he will get the divorce as it only takes one...

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I had a girlfriend and then we broke up, i had informed her about my marriage but she is not accepting and forcing me to marry

John's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

In the USA there is no forced marriage. If she is threatening you then apply for a domestic violence injunction. Contact my office for free...

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What can I do about an order for private mediation?

John's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

You can file a objection to the order referring the case to mediation however it likely will not be granted so you should just mediate like the...

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Can the father of my child stop me from moving out of state?

John's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

If you are married to him he can stop you. If you are not then you can leave unless he files a petition to enforce his rights. Contact my office...

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What to do after other party has not answered a petition to modify parenting plan?

John's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

If she filed anything with the court then the clerk will not enter the default, so you have to proceed with the case. Contact my office for free...

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How can my son get joint custody or court order visitation. He has child support taken care of is visitation a separate hearing.

John's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

Department of Revenue only deals with collecting money for support so he has to file a seperate petition for visitation. Contact my office for...

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What to do when spouse leaves and is the only source of income and refuses to help with money

John's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

Don't count on your ex. dial 411 for resources available to you (food stamps, WIC, etc.) find a way. Contact my office for free consultation...

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Can a FL 13th Circuit Court family court judge hear two opposing/related motions in the same hearing?

John's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

yes. Contact my office for free consultation 727-446-7659

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Do i have the right to demand counceling before divorce

John's answer | Answered on January 08, 2013

Yes you can ask that the court delay entry of the divorce and order counselling. However ultimately it only takes one party to get the divorce. ...

John Arthur Smitten's Answers (7050)

I am NonCustodial Parent and the custodial parent is keeping my son from me.

If my husband of 26 yrs filed for divorce, but I don't want it is there anything I can do?

I had a girlfriend and then we broke up, i had informed her about my marriage but she is not accepting and forcing me to marry

What can I do about an order for private mediation?

Can the father of my child stop me from moving out of state?

What to do after other party has not answered a petition to modify parenting plan?

How can my son get joint custody or court order visitation. He has child support taken care of is visitation a separate hearing.

What to do when spouse leaves and is the only source of income and refuses to help with money

Can a FL 13th Circuit Court family court judge hear two opposing/related motions in the same hearing?

Do i have the right to demand counceling before divorce