Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
Child Custody question includes HRS
My mother lives in Florida and has custody of her grandson.She is having problems with HRS in her state.She does everything for the child.Always has since he was born.For the past 7 months,someone has been calling HRS about her.She has no idea why they are doing it or who.Does she have any rights at all inFlorida to know who is making false reports?Is there any legal help she can get.It is becoming harrassment.Everytime she turns around.It is also starting to affect her health.Is she allowed to know who it is so that she can defend herself or do they only protect the person making the reports?Any answers would be appreciated!Thank You!
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Child Custody question includes HRS
Based on your information provided, it appears that someone is using the state Child Abuse Hotline to harass your mother. Under state law persons can make abuse charges and the agency must investigate until they determine whether there is any basis for the charge. We suggest she contact Florida Children and Families, a state agency, and talk to a person in the child abuse hotline section who will advise your mother of her rights and what she can do about such charges. She can also make certain such charges are properly erased after the legal period for keeping such records. Persons making such charges can remain anonymous, however, the agency can refuse to investigate the charges if they discover a history of false charges. Most states now have similar laws because of the child abuse problems, but it can cause problems for the innocent child caretaker such as your mother.
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