Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My brother filed a custody case a few months back, unfortunately he tried to reconcile with the mother, to no avail. She (the mother) left the baby for over a month in my brothers household, while she tried to settle her life. They had a verbal agreement to custody, until one day she decided she didn't like that agreement anymore. She took the child over 2 months ago and without knowing where the mother was living currently, she has not given my brother any further visitations, and refuses to release her whereabouts. Now, my brother's then law filled a motion to close the case. Is there anything that can be done at this point, because mediation was withdrawn, what can be done ?


Asked on 9/20/15, 8:19 am

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

The proceeding must be reinstated.

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Answered on 9/20/15, 8:27 am
Barry Kaufman The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman

Your brother-in-law (the mother's brother?) filed a motion to close the case? The court will have a hearing on the motion, and that's the point at which your brother will make his argument. I suggest he contact an attorney right away.

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Answered on 9/20/15, 12:11 pm
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

You have to go back to court to establish and enforce parental rights.

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Answered on 9/21/15, 5:35 pm


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