Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My mom has has legal custody of my daughter since 2006. After I was released from jail in 2007 my mom returned my daughter to me. Recently a paternity test was taken and I found out who my daughters father was, took her to visit my mom went to DCF and said I took her without her permission. Now my daughter is back with my mom, after the past 2 years I have taken care of her. Now she's saying I can't talk to her or call my daughter because I refuse to bend to her every will and give her money whenever she ask for it. I'm not working so that's kind of impossible. I've finished my parenting classes and I have only to find a job. I don't think my mom is fit to take care of my daughter, she doesn't work and she doesn't have the patience or time for it. Should I call DCF and let them know they should remove my daughter out of her custody and place her with another family member?


Asked on 10/02/09, 9:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Calling DCF can often backfire, but since DCF is already involved, it probably wouldn't hurt. Still, you should probably sit down with a dependency lawyer. If you've completed your case plan, you should be nearing the point of reunification.

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Answered on 10/02/09, 10:15 am


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