How do I file for custody of my child in Florida?
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How do I file for custody of my child in Florida?
How to File for Child Custody in FloridaDetermine venue. Venue refers to the jurisdiction where the case should be filed. Fill out the petition. If you are divorcing, you will fill out the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Children (Form 12.901(b)(1)). File the petition. Serve the petition. Await a response. Respond accordingly.
How do I get temporary custody in Florida?
You may file a Petition for Temporary Custody if:You have the signed, notarized consents of the child(ren)’s legal parents; or.You are an extended family member who is caring full time for the child(ren) in the role of a substitute parent and with whom the child(ren) is (are) presently living.
How hard is it for grandparents to get custody of grandchildren?
A grandparent must have a very strong case to succeed in taking custody of a grandchild. This is especially true if both parents are still alive. Unless the parents consent to give up their custody rights, a grandparent may need to show that both parents are unfit to have custody of a child.
