Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

abandonment

My sons father has been missing for

almost 3 years. no phone calls or

communication at all. i would like to

have him listed as abandon incase he

ever shows up he has no rights.ia this

possible???f


Asked on 5/22/07, 3:16 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: abandonment

You can seek formal court ordered custody.

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Answered on 5/24/07, 12:57 pm
Marie-Anne Oatley

Re: abandonment

You have to petition the court to terminate his parental rights. Once that's done, he will have to rights over the children (but you will have no rights to child support, even if he is now present and able to pay).

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Answered on 5/23/07, 2:47 pm


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