Step parent adoption without consent Question: I was reading about step parent adoption and came across this: 63.064 Persons whose consent to an adoption may be waived.—The court may waive the consent of the following individuals to an adoption: (1) A parent who has deserted a child without means of identification or who has abandoned a child. [...]
How can I get my children back from their father? Question: I live in Ohio. I was never married to my sons' father, who now lives in Florida. Paternity and child support has been established, but there has never been a court order for visitation. I have had sole custody of my children for their [...]
If he is not the natural father but signed the birth certificate and has raised him his whole life can he choose to sign? Question: My son is 8 and my husband (who we are in the middle of a divorce) signed the birth certificate since the biological father is unknown. he has raised my [...]
How long does it take to go for a final evidentiary hearing in a paternity action in Orange County FL If mediation is complete? Question: I know many things play into the time frame but I was looking for the average if both parties don't need to conduct discovery whats the average time frame to [...]
If my wife doesn't answer after being serve in 22 days can I get my final divorce ASAP? Question: If my wife doesn't answer after being serve in 22 days can i get my final divorce ASAP? Answer: At this point it will be best to hire a lawyer to make sure a default gets entered [...]
How can i get passports for my toddlers, without their father's "permission"? Question: My ex and i were never married. My kids and i are and have been FL residents. Their father GA. He hasn't seen kids in over a year and only called twice. How can i get my kids passports without him signing [...]
Going through divorce..... Ex has not inquired about our son at all. Question: Going through divorce. Ex calls for son. But he will not inquire about Our son. He never asks how hes doing, his schooling etc. Nothing. I have asked multiple times, but he will not help provide any clothing or toys for our [...]
What should I do about baby mother wanting to take child out of the county we currently live in to favor her new address? Question: I have 50/50 custody. Just found out baby mother is moving an hour away and is planning on relocating my daughters school far from me and not consulting me first. [...]
Can I ask the school to set aside a few minutes for me to speak to the child when parent is refusing contact? Question: I want to ask my child's principal the favor of setting aside a few minutes per week for me to speak to my child during school hours. I am ordered daily [...]
