Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Family law/guardianship

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

A child cannot be "assigned". You can have a guardianship set up if you have to have someone temporarily watch your child. If anything should happen to you, the natural father has the rights to have the child live with him. His rights are superior to anyone else unless he has joined in a petition for a guardianship for another.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.