How do you file for child custody without an attorney in Broward County, FL?

[Lina Q]

I need to file these papers as soon as possible. Also, my baby's father and I are not married. Also, do I need to wait for the child custody hearing to then file for child support. I am looking for full custody. ------

[florida gal]

Quite honestly, I don't recommend filing without an attorney. You always need representation in these cases. ------

[aswkingfish]

Can you say DUMB, of course you can. How would you even consider the chance with your kids of becoming a Britney Spears girl???? Get a lawyer your kids are not toys. You should be fighting with all your might and that means a lawyer. ------

[fionabtoo]

Don't you have full custody . When your not married in NY the mom is the custodial parent. You go for child support as soon as the baby is born.Unless you are a proven serial killer. ------

[K B]

You can go to the county courthouse, division of family law and request the paperwork that you will need to file. They will charge you a fee for submitting this paperwork. However, I do not advise that you do this without the aide of an attorney. This can get very complicated and you will need the legal advise and experience of a qualified attorney. ------

[Razor Jim]

If you want to lose custody just go down to the court house and ask for the papers, fill them out and pay the fee. Then say goodbye to the kids. ------

[cruisepuppy7452a]

You need to file child support asap, and you can do this yourself at your local country govt. or state office. You need to give the father's info, ect. They will collect funds for you, send them to you. That is number one. Second, child support isn't like filing car ins. You need a good lawyer. There are too many variables that can arise that you need a lawyer to help you with. Don't try that on your own. Work out a payment plan with him or her, and they will tell you you will get shared custody, but you will retain sole physical custody. This means, barring any physical, alcohol, drug abuse, violent history on either side, he will get visitation rights. You can see if you can arrange supervised visits, if there is suspicion of the issues I mentioned above. It doesn't have to cost a lot. You can get this anywhere from 300.00 to thousands depending on your ability to pay and hire an atty. Do the child support tommorrow. It takes time for the papers to work through the system. They fail to pay, you have the state to help you get the funds you are to have for your kid. Its based on ability to pay, so if he isn't getting a great deal in pay from a job, you will get what they can from him. Make sure you let them know of any and all assetts he has. They will search for you for hidden ones. You do this with tax forms, ect. If he is hiding funds, they will get them for you. Good luck ------