Are police lying when they say they wont charge you if you give them info to help their investigation? Question: Is it required by law to have to go to the police station and give DNA and fingerprints if you are only being accused of a crime and haven't been arrested? Also, is restitution able [...]
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 [...]
Is writing a letter to a judge a waste of time? Question: Is writing a letter to a judge a waste of time? I was arrested a few month ago for misdemeanor battery - domestic violence. I accepted a plea agreement and plead no contest. My conditions were I had to attend a 26 week [...]
Can My Case Be Brought Back To Court? Question: Is there anything that can be done after the fact? I was not arrested but the state picked up charges against me and I had to come to court, I hired an attorney, who turned out to be about nothing but money! He did not put [...]
Failure To Appear Warrant Lifted? Question: Is it possible to have this matter resolved within 3 weeks, I'm supposed to go on a cruise for our friends wedding? Need an attorney to lift my warrant for FTA for expired registration from 2014. What should I expect to pay for an attorney to handle this matter. [...]
What Will Happen To Me? Question: What Will Happen To Me? I'm being charged with a 3rd degree grand theft charge. It is my first offense and I have a clean record. What are my chances of going to jail? Answer: Depends upon the specific factual circumstances. The best thing to do is to consult [...]
Who Gets The Ring? Question: We were together 6yrs engaged for 4. Who gets ring? I work and he goes to school. I put my career on the back burner while he enhance's his career. We broke up after 6 yrs. 4 yrs engaged. Got engaged in Thailand. Answer: Generally, in Florida, the engagement ring [...]
Can I Contact A Co-Defendant? Question: When a co-defendant's charges in a drug case get completely dropped, is the no-contact order for the both of them dismissed too? I was arrested for possession of meth & my co-defendant was arrested for eluding & reckless driving. His charges got dismissed/dropped completely & he was let out [...]
