Questions answered by John Arthur Smitten

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How can I establish proof of a name change when no legal documents are available?

John's answer | Answered on December 07, 2012

You will have to redo the name change and file a petition in court to get it done here in FL. Contact my office for free consultation 727-446-7659

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Do I have to answer texts from ex.

John's answer | Answered on December 07, 2012

As parents you should work these things out, probably need an order of the court clarifying your rights. Contact my office for free consultation...

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How do I go about getting visitation for my daughter ? The mother of my child wont let me see my baby.

John's answer | Answered on December 07, 2012

You have to petition the court to enforce your rights. Contact my office for free consultation 727-446-7659

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Can my sons mom take him to a different state to live without my consent?

John's answer | Answered on December 07, 2012

If there is a court order governing time sharing then she cant just leave she needs permission from the court or your written consent. If there is...

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My exfiance and I want to have children together and just coparent and probably cohabitate. Legal questions we need to ask?

John's answer | Answered on December 07, 2012

Common law marriage not recognized in FL. Your rights would be governed by the law of shared parenting per Florida Statutes. Contact my office...

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If someone just got sentenced 5 years in prison they ask for a paternity test for a unborn baby but the mother knows its not his

John's answer | Answered on December 07, 2012

Stipulate to a paternity test and get the testing done then show this to the court. Contact my office for free consultation 727-446-7659

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How do I adopt my partner's son?

John's answer | Answered on December 07, 2012

Contact my office for free consultation 727-446-7659. It is not as complex as other counsel has said but for sure you need an attorney.

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My parents have been legally separated, but still married, for 25 years. Both live in FLORIDA. Dad's trust specifies the 4 kids

John's answer | Answered on December 07, 2012

If they have been separated all this time then the length of the marriage effectively is the date of the marriage to the date of the separation (as...

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I have custody of my 17 year old cousin, Can cps place her in a different home? Is there a chance of cps taking my child when

John's answer | Answered on December 07, 2012

Contact the CPS case manager and ask that the child be placed with a possible foster family. Contact my office for free consultation 727-446-7659

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Getting full custody

John's answer | Answered on December 07, 2012

You have as much rights to your child as she does. Contact my office for free consultation 727-446-7659

John Arthur Smitten's Answers (7050)

How can I establish proof of a name change when no legal documents are available?

Do I have to answer texts from ex.

How do I go about getting visitation for my daughter ? The mother of my child wont let me see my baby.

Can my sons mom take him to a different state to live without my consent?

My exfiance and I want to have children together and just coparent and probably cohabitate. Legal questions we need to ask?

If someone just got sentenced 5 years in prison they ask for a paternity test for a unborn baby but the mother knows its not his

How do I adopt my partner's son?

My parents have been legally separated, but still married, for 25 years. Both live in FLORIDA. Dad's trust specifies the 4 kids

I have custody of my 17 year old cousin, Can cps place her in a different home? Is there a chance of cps taking my child when

Getting full custody