Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
Childrens Rights
How would I go about changing the laws for childrens rights under the age of 14. I have raised my two girls and very well I might add. Now my granddaughter's father is trying to fight a relocation case. My granddaughter is 11. I feel a child at the age of 9 knows how they feel about certain situations, and they should have those rights to their feelings and emotions. I have witnessed many cases of children being carried away by their fathers against their will, how can anyone say this is for the benefit of the child?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Childrens Rights
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If you truly want to try and change the laws in Florida, try contacting your local state representative and senator to discuss your ideas. If he or she is receptive, a bill can be sponsored in the house or senate which would be the first step toward changing a law.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: Childrens Rights
If you want to make these decisions for others, then you'll need to get elected as a judge. Your other option is to lobby your representatives.