Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

New FL custody laws

I have a custody arrangement w/ my ex to share my daughter 50/50. last Mon I was served with a mod. Petition to my final judgement stating that I leave my daughter w/ the said 3rd party while I work. Even though the mom leaves my daughter with her husband all the time saying that their married and if I was really committed we would be married already. Can I prove to the courts that we don't want to get married just to acknowledge my fiancee as part of my immediate family? We've been together 7 years isn't that proof enough? or should we get married so my love isn't considered a 3rd party anymore? My daughter will be 7 yrs next month and my fiancee has been with me since my daughters was four months old.


Asked on 10/14/08, 3:51 pm

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

Re: New FL custody laws

A stepparent is usually considered a better person to leave a child with than someone you are just living with. Nevertheless, given the longevity of your relationship with your fiancee, I doubt that the allegations you've described are enough to modify your 50/50 arrangement.

Talk to a lawyer who knows your local judges to be sure.

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Answered on 10/14/08, 8:27 pm


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