Visitation Problems Cross County; Where do I file?
My daughter lives with her mother in a different county than I do in Florida. Until now we have always worked out visitation and child support. During the last few months the mother has refused to let me see my daughter. I want her to comply with our visitation...
Influencer Responsibilities to Digital Consumers During COVID-19
What is Influencer Law? Influencer marketing is a fairly new career that focuses on brand building and brand exposure. Influncers must not only maintain a certain self-image through self-promotion, but also be concerned with the promotion of others (brands, people,...
Transgender Name Change
I am a transgender man looking to have my name match my gender identity. I am a felon because I possessed a firearm without a permit. For that charge I received probation 5 years ago. Can I change my name and gender markers in FL? Mark E. Sawicki, P.A. specializes in...
Abandonment
What is the amount of time that can pass without contact or child support from the father such that it would be considered abandonment? I have sole custody and haven’t seen the father in almost a year and I haven’t received a dime of child support. My new boyfriend...
Parental Communication Rights
Our parenting plan says that both parents can call our minor child anytime, and especially before bedtime. My daughter’s father refuses to let me talk to my daughter when he has her, but I always allow her to talk to him. I want to speak to my daughter before bedtime....
Timesharing
Our timesharing agreement says we have the alternate weekend schedule and during holidays if a parent would end up with 3 weekends, we would exchange, so no one has 3 weekends in a row. The father had two consecutive weeks in summer, and we follow the regular...
Establishing Paternity (Father Unknown)
My daughter had a baby with severe health issues. She is unsure of the father but thinks she can find him on Tinder. She was blocked from her account because she posted Pay Pal info. She does not know any other way to contact the father. How should we go about finding...
Quick Divorce
What is the fastest, easiest, and least expensive way to get divorced in Florida? A Simplified Dissolution of Marriage proceeding allows parties to agree on terms of a divorce. The parties then hire an attorney who will then draft a settlement agreement and appear in...
Divorce not Finalized before Death
My mom passed away, but my stepdad left a long time ago. They were separated and my mom just couldn’t afford the divorce. Now that she’s gone, he wants to try and claim the house and kick me (19) and my brother (19) out the house. We’ve been paying the mortgage ever...
50% Custody & Temporary Custody
I am filing for 50% custody, but I want visitations at this time because my child’s mother will not allow me to see her. She keeps taking her away from me whenever she feels. How can I get temporary custody of my child when I’m filing for 50% custody? One of the first...