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Q: HELLO,, ??? IF I HAVE CUSTODY OF MY 2 BOYS AND THE FATHER HAS NO VISITATION RIGHTS CAN I MOVE TO ANOTHER PLACE???
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Florida on Sep 2, 2014
Answered on Sep 3, 2014
John Arthur Smitten's answer
If not married to the father yes, however you should still get a custody order.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John Smitten, Esquire
Carey and Leisure
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
[email protected]
ph: 727-799-3900
ph: 1-800-927-0400
fax: 727-490-4944
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Q: Do I have a shot at getting custody of my daughter?
John Arthur Smitten's answer
The things you mentioned are detrimental to a child so yes I think you have a good chance.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John Smitten, Esquire
Carey and Leisure
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
[email protected]
ph: 727-799-3900
ph: 1-800-927-0400
fax: 727-490-4944
careyandleisure.com
Q: I have a friend who has 2 children. Regarding the youngest child, she and her ex-boyfriend never made any custody plans
John Arthur Smitten's answer
She has to file for custody asap.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John Smitten, Esquire
Carey and Leisure
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
[email protected]
ph: 727-799-3900
ph: 1-800-927-0400
fax: 727-490-4944
careyandleisure.com
Q: If mom moves out of state and offers full custody to dad w/o having to pay child support, can he file for it later?
John Arthur Smitten's answer
Make sure all this gets reduced to writing and approved by the court.
Use of a lawyer is recommended.
John Smitten, Esquire
Carey and Leisure
622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100
Clearwater, FL 33764
[email protected]
ph: 727-799-3900
ph: 1-800-927-0400
fax: 727-490-4944
careyandleisure.com
Q: If a parent looses their rights or terminates their rights over a child do they still have to pay child support?
John Arthur Smitten's answer
no you do not have to pay if your parental rights are terminated.