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Can an Unmarried Mother Move a Child from Florida to Nebraska Without the Father’s Consent?
QUESTION: I am an unmarried mother of a young child. The child’s father signed paperwork at the hospital acknowledging that he is the father, but there is no current court order establishing paternity, parental responsibility, timesharing, or a parenting plan. Due to financial hardship and unstable housing in Florida, I am considering relocating to Nebraska, where I would have housing and family or financial support. The father objects to the move and says I cannot take the
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 151 min read
Can a Florida Family Law Case Be Sent to Mediation Before Financial Disclosure Is Completed?
QUESTION: I am involved in a Florida family law case involving financial issues. Opposing counsel has not provided the required financial affidavit or mandatory financial disclosure documents, but is seeking to have the court schedule mediation. Can the court require the parties to attend mediation before financial disclosure has been completed? What steps can a party take to obtain the missing financial information before mediating issues such as support, property, debts, or
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 151 min read
What High School Classes Can Help Me Prepare for a Career as a Lawyer?
QUESTION: I am a high school student interested in becoming a lawyer in the future. I am considering immigration law, criminal law, or family law, and I would like to choose classes that will help me develop the skills needed for law school and legal practice. What high school courses, activities, and skills should I focus on now to prepare for a future legal career? ANSWER: I am glad to hear that you are considering a legal career and are already taking steps to build the kn
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 151 min read
How Can I Establish Paternity in Florida After the Alleged Father Has Died?
QUESTION: I believe a deceased person was my child's biological father, but paternity was never legally established while he was alive. I would like to determine whether I can establish paternity after his death. What legal steps may be available in Florida to establish paternity when the alleged father is deceased, and what types of evidence may be considered? ANSWER: Paternity can sometimes be established after an alleged father has died, but the appropriate procedure depen
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 151 min read
Do I Need a Family Law or Guardianship Attorney for an Elderly Parent with Dementia?
QUESTION: An elderly parent has advanced dementia and now appears to need significant medical, personal, and day-to-day care. The parent objects to proposed care arrangements, including the possibility of placement in memory care or a nursing facility. Should the family consult an elder-law attorney, a family-law attorney, or an attorney who specifically handles Florida adult guardianship matters? What legal process may be necessary if the parent is unable to make safe decisi
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 151 min read
Can Child Support and Arrears Be Enforced When the Father Had No Timesharing or Contact With the Child?
QUESTION: I am a father whose child’s mother moved repeatedly and did not allow me to communicate with or visit my child for an extended period. At the time, I did not have a court order granting parental responsibility, timesharing, or visitation. Paternity was later established through a Florida Department of Revenue child-support case. I am now subject to a child-support order and have been assessed approximately $48,000 in past-due support. I currently receive Social Secu
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 81 min read
What Can a Father Do if the Mother is Withholding the Children and There Are Safety or School-Attendance Concerns?
QUESTION: I am the father of children whose mother and I have been separated for approximately two years. I am concerned that the mother is preventing or limiting my contact with the children, making negative statements that are affecting their relationship with me, and excluding me from important information about their schooling and care. I am especially concerned because the children reportedly missed a substantial amount of school last year, and I do not know whether the
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 82 min read
Can a Florida Landlord Enter a Rental Home Without 24 Hours’ Notice?
QUESTION: I rent a home in Florida, and my landlord entered the residence while I was sleeping without giving me 24 hours’ advance notice. My lease states that the landlord may enter with “reasonable notice.” Does Florida law define what “reasonable notice” means, and are there circumstances in which a landlord may legally enter without providing 24 hours’ notice? ANSWER: In Florida, a landlord generally may not enter a tenant’s dwelling without reasonable notice and for a l
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 81 min read
Can a Florida Court Allow a Child’s International Cruise After the Other Parent Withdraws Prior Consent?
QUESTION: I have a Florida parenting plan involving my 16-year-old child. Before booking an international family cruise, the other parent agreed in writing by text message that the child could participate. I relied on that agreement and paid substantial nonrefundable travel expenses. The other parent has since withdrawn consent, refuses to provide the documentation needed for international travel, and says the trip conflicts with that parent’s scheduled timesharing. The paren
Kaylin M.M. Bosque, Esq.
Sep 72 min read
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