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How can I move out of county with my child without his fathers permission?

Answered Today by attorney Charles Scott | 1 answer

You need to file a paternity action and "notice of intention to relocate". The other party must be served with the aforementioned pleadings and have 2...Read more

Legal Topics: Child Custody

Is there a such thing as a Pro Bono family lawyer in Florida?

Answered Today by attorney Charles Scott | 1 answer

There are self help legal centers at many court house locations where you can get advice from a lawyer at a very low rate. They will help you fill out...Read more

Legal Topics: Family Law

Husband ready to inherit a large amount of $ from his mother that just passed. He wants me to move out to our other house before we file for divorce.

Answered Today by attorney Charles Scott | 1 answer

With regard to the inheritance, that would not be a marital asset unless your husband deposited the inherited money in a joint account with you. If he...Read more

Legal Topics: Divorce

Can this DUI be dropped from her record? Would she have to name names ? Is there any legal precedence? Is the DUI actually hidden?

Answered Today by attorney Charles Scott | 1 answer

A DUI cannot be expunged from your record and will stay on your permanent criminal record for ever. Unfortunately the reason for driving is not an ele...Read more

Legal Topics: DUI/DWI

My home was hit by an automobile, will their insurance cover the damages to my home and lawn

Answered Today by attorney Charles Scott | 1 answer

Florida requires mandatory property damage coverage. Assuming that the driver had at least the minimum coverage they should cover the damage to your h...Read more

Legal Topics: Automobile Accidents

What happens if neither the petitioner not respondent show up to an injunction hearing? Do they drop the restraining order?

Answered Today by attorney Charles Scott | 1 answer

Normally if neither party shows up for an injunction hearing the court will dismiss the injunction.

Legal Topics: Domestic Violence

Moving out at 17

Answered Today by attorney Tommy Lee Maddox | Firm Website | 1 answer

If your mom is leaving you all on weekends, then you might want to speak to DFACS about what is going on.

Legal Topics: Family Law

can i get my medical bills paid from a car accident i had 3 years ago?

Answered Today by attorney Mark Tischhauser | Firm Website | 1 answer

You can always go back to get care as needed under PIP. HOWEVER, you may run into a problem with linking your current complaints to the injury from so...Read more

Legal Topics: Automobile Accidents

how do i get a divorce with no information on the spouse

Answered Today by attorney Tommy Lee Maddox | Firm Website | 1 answer

You would file your divorce in your county of residence, serve your spouse by publication, and get yor divorce 60 days later. The only issue the court...Read more

Legal Topics: Family Law

Attorney didn't file suit now statue of limitations is past

Answered Today by attorney Chip Clark | 1 answer

If the statute of limitations has passed, and your attorney(s) were negligent in allowing that to happen, you may have a claim for legal malpractice. ...Read more

Legal Topics: Personal Injury

Can the father get custody of children in a divorce if wife is cheating?

Answered Today by attorney Tommy Lee Maddox | Firm Website | 1 answer

Adultery is a "fault" grounds for divorce. Fault is always considered when custody is being determined.

Legal Topics: Child Custody

Does my baby need his own room in order for me to have custody or can he have a separate bed in my room?

Answered Today by attorney ava gutfriend | 1 answer

The fact that you share a room with your infant child does not prevent you from having custody. There is no law that states you can not share a room w...Read more

Legal Topics: Child Custody

Green card

Answered Today by attorney David Cox | 1 answer

No. Your parents abandoned their permanent resident status by leaving the US for such a long period. Generally, anyone who leaves for more than a year...Read more

Legal Topics: Immigration

How can I get back to US

Answered Today by attorney David Cox | 1 answer

That depends on why you were deported.

Legal Topics: Immigration

What legal matters can I take against my job if I feel like my raise was based on personal feelings.........

Answered Today by attorney Edward Dimon | 1 answer

the key is having written documentation in your personnel file which supports your position or which disagrees with a particular finding by the employ...Read more

Legal Topics: Labor and Employment

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