Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in Florida

im 16 turning 17 next month. Ive been living with my boyfriend and his family for the past 7 months. they have been caring for me and i have been caring for myself because my mother is a druggie and a felon. my boyfriends family is moving out of state and i wish to go with them. but my mother is saying she gave her boyfriend power if attorney over me so i have to stay. however, i was told my grandmother has custody but she dosnt want anything to do with me and just goes to my mother. what legal rights do i have?


Asked on 8/17/09, 2:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

You and your boyfriend may get married, and then you will legally be considered an adult. Otherwise, you can't move out of state without your mother's permission.

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Answered on 8/17/09, 6:41 pm


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