Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

how do i get legal guardianship of a 16 year old girl who is a runaway. She is staying with my son and I, {the mother}. I do not want to go to jail for harboring a fugitive. could this happen?


Asked on 9/10/09, 3:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

To obtain a guardianship, you have to have permission of the parents. It's not illegal for her to live with you, but she must return to her parents if one of them demands it.

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Answered on 9/10/09, 4:54 pm


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