Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Child Custody

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As long as the natural father is alive, he will have the ability to exercise his right to be the custodial parent for the minor child if you predecease him. You have no legal right to take the father's rights to his child away.

The Court may take your wishes into consideration, but the natural father's rights are paramount to any third party including grandparents.

Scott R. Jay, Esq., 305-249-8000