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What if the mother takes the child out of the state, without the other parent knowing where they went to? Ft. Lauderdale Family Law Attorney Q: What if the mother takes the child out of the state, without the other parent knowing where they went to? A: There are protections in the form of the...
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What is the standard for Child custody awards that are Temporary custody to maternal grandparents Q: What is the standard for Child custody awards that are Temporary custody to maternal grandparents: must apply clear and convincing standard required. (best interests standard IS incorrect standard) A: The Court must use the applicable clear and convincing standard,...
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New law terms: “Custody” no longer exists The terms we all knew and understood were eliminated and replaced by new terms and provisions. Effective October 1, 2008, there would no longer be custodial parents, primary residential parents, noncustodial parents or secondary residential parents. The rights and obligations of all parents in the State of Florida...
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  Custody order from Caribbean Court – is effective here? Q.: Custody order from Caribbean Court-is effective here? – Is the order or divorce, I got from another state, or islands in the Caribbean, effective in Florida? A.: did you know! foreign judgments are enforced in Florida. Enforcement and registration of foreign judgments is available...
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Custody – What happened to the term “custody”? Q.: Custody – What happened to the term “custody”? A.: Did you know! – law became effective October 2009, new Florida statutes: Amended new statutes removed concepts of “custody,” [and other concepts including “primary residential parent,” “visitation,” and similar terms from statutes and instead requires: Fort Lauderdale...
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What if the judge says some things, not directed at the point of our hearing? Q.: What if the judge says some things, not directed at the point of our hearing? [Just some comments-made by the judge] A.: Statements made during the course of the hearing, by a judge, which are not necessary to the...
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Should you draft your own settlement agreement? Understanding the issues is not only understanding what settlement terms are intended to be included in the agreement; but understanding how the parties are required to act. A common problem with settlement agreements is that the agreement is general and not specific. Each and every term must be...
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