Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

To whom may assist,

I have a Family Law issue. I am wanting to know 1) IF there is a local Attorney that can take this case to assist 2) IF not what I need to do on my behalf that I have not? I have a son with someone that is on the birth certificate (and is father – not trying to deny) – but we were never married. He’s been court ordered to pay child support and has dodged them (he works under the table tattoos, breeding exotic animals out of home – not licensed…will explain how I know) and as WELL lives with parents at 40 years old. Now mind you – I took my son to him for the school year – CIVILLY attempting to have a shared arrangement civilly. Wasn’t perusing the C.S.E. – though he still owes for the 4years I solely raised our son with no true assistance - $30,00 per C.S.E.) I did have a documented agreement WITH our son’s insurance card and medical documentation mailed same day I took my son to Broward county to his dad. For the most part it was civil. Until my ex called C.P.S. on me – WHICH was dropped (have to say it is AMAZING how people can make false claims and get away with it) – none the less. In the time of 4 months of me dropping off – my 2 other children would get to speak (phone) to my son (Keegan) and as SOON as I’d get on the phone to speak with him? My ex took the phone away to discuss nothing of importance. AT This time – I got (still have envelope and paperwork I sent) a return mail of what I sent asking why this is. Stating that He (ex) didn’t live there. THAT is when he stopped taking our calls. A month from then I was to pick our son up to stay with us for the Summer as agreed. Left a message. When I got the call back (I also have a file folder full – threats, documentation of my attempts) – I was told that I was not allowed to speak with Keegan anymore, and would never see him again “try and find us”…”If you take him it’ll be over my dead body or your – and it won’t be mine”---that was a text message I printed and is ALSO in file folder.

A week later Keegan (I’d guess) got his dad’s phone and asked why he couldn’t come home? His dad said he’d never see us again and he wanted to. We spoke for 20 minutes – more so me wanting to assure him I wouldn’t ‘give up’ on getting him home – and to ensure he was in a safe environment. Since – regardless of ‘us-mom & dad’ getting along? It was insane that he’d hide him or keep him from me since there is NO validity to why he would – besides a personal spite. THIS is when Keegan said he was sleeping on the floor with his dad, for the most part was happy besides this incident, and then advised that ---yes I asked “Is there anything odd, like drugs there” I mean WHY hide? He said that his father and (ex’s dad) Grandfather sometimes “go out to the porch and smoke not cigarettes -and dad does inside too when playing his online games” I of course asked more. And obviously, there is marijuana in the home. I didn’t pry more and just reassured him I’d be there soon. And NOT to tell his dad he called. I figured ex (Eric) figured this out because I was then blocked via email, social media, phone, and when I WENT to the original address given? I was told by 1 neighbor that they had moved “a while ago” – and were evicted because of a fight my ex had with a neighbor and land lord. This address Pompano Beach – went to B.S.O. and they stated bluntly – “you dropped him off so he’s not kidnapped, just missing. We’re not detectives you’ll have to find him – EVEN if to do a ‘welfare check’”. I found this disheartening.

I called C.P.S. in Broward and for 4 months of their investigating? Nothing was found—because they could not find him. Amusing they stated with a ‘due diligent search’. I went to H.C.P.D. – to get insight – and the female officer – not even looking up to acknowledge we were there (and my 14 & 6-year-old with me) said it’s “your fault he’s missing. We don’t deal with family law. You need to find him” Then looking up noticing my 6yr old crying from her callous. I came back the next day and made a formal complaint to the Corporal – whom stated that he formally apologized for her actions and advised me to get an attorney – and proceed that way – as well as to get an order for pick up. HE himself also looked up and stated, “there’s nothing documenting that there is any ‘amendment’ claim – so if you get an order for pick up? Proceed to getting custody of him due to this incident”. I got referred by a fellow Military – Prior Law Enforcement of a P.I. – and they found that Eric moved Broward – Miami Dade – TO Port St. Lucie ---3 counties since I dropped Keegan off. And had no tax records (under radar) and was under his mother’s name this go around. I HAVE the address.

HE (P.I.) suggested – that I ensure to pay for it – but upon their verification of Eric and Keegan at residence DID see & feel that the claim Keegan made was true. There looked to be Eric and others in a back porch ‘smoking marijuana’. And I should ensure documented proof to show courts – since C.P.S. was called on me for drugs & not founded ---and he who called IS doing illicit drugs. So that is IN progress. As well as I have the order for pick up. BUT want to ensure that if there IS INFACT illicit activity – the individuals that are caring for, hiding, & housing – my son? Are held accountable for their actions and lack thereof.

I DO apologize for the extensive explanation. I am finishing up P.I. school myself and feel all facts should be laid out. I KNOW there is a case. And obviously, Family Law. My ‘plan’ is to get MY due diligent search and documentation of facts. Because I’d like sole custody. And IF a shared custody in place Mr. Eric Jimenez needs to work, be a tax paying legitimate citizen. Stop evading courts and civil responsibilities. Get a place of his own, and be an upstanding citizen and man/father to his son. Not this malice of Parental Kidnapping, and hiding our child for no reason but spit. I gave him an opportunity to do the right this – and I failed my son by trusting that AT LEAST the Adults (Eric’s’ 60+ year old parents) would allow this to happen. Now realizing they are JUST as much a part of this and the illicit activities in the home. Once I have this documentation (video/photos) – WITH my order for pick up – I’d like to know what I can do next to ensure that I can get custody, file an order of restraint (2 times Eric has ill-fatedly called CPS on me with no avail – and am tired of the disruption and nothing done once it’s found false) . As well as MY DOCUMENTED threats, he’s made towards me in the event I GET Keegan back. And for them to be held accountable for their illicit actions. ANY AND ALL – input MORE than appreciated!! – H. Vazquez

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