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Questions Answered by Robert Jason De Groot - Justia Legal Answers

• 13 February 2013Q: How long after can i press charges for domestic violence
  A: A misdemeanor must be brought within 2 years, a felony usually within 3.
• 13 February 2013Q: Once A Person In The State Of Florida Turns 18 Would That Person Be Able To Drop Charges? And A No Contact Order?.
  A: It is not up to the person to drop the charges, but up to the state attorney.
• 13 February 2013Q: How long can a person get on a 2nd degree domestic violence charge in Florida?
  A: It would be a 1st degree misdemeanor, a potential 1 year in jail, or a second degree felony, a potential 15 years in prison.
• 13 February 2013Q: My ex-wife is going out of the country for 3 wks out of the month. Can child support be pro-rated for the month?
  A: Many more facts are needed in order to answer this question. Where will the child or children be while she is out of the country?
• 13 February 2013Q: How does a father that has custody of the child get off child support that the mother placed him on?
  A: Either by a joint stipulation with the other party or by filing a petition for modification, and getting an order entered. That is the process, it can be quick and easy when everything is agreed to, but slow and hard if not.
• 13 February 2013Q: Had support order in fl. since then child moved no new order from that state do i still owe support?
  A: Yes, you still have to pay child support. You must pay until there is an order saying that you do not. Follow the order. It should be in the order when the child support will terminate.
• 13 February 2013Q: The father has filed for exceptions to the order of C.S. hearing officer. Is the order valid while waiting for hearing?
  A: What you need is an attorney. This is a tricky process which actually requires a professional on your side.
• 13 February 2013Q: Child custody can a parent move out of state with a minor child if the other parent said no,but the child has lived with
  A: With court permission, yes.
• 13 February 2013Q: Is it possible to locate a child who is lost somewhere in Florida's foster care system and attempt to gain custody?
  A: Hire an attorney. The grandmother should have had the child placed with her.