Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
Dependency Court/ State of Florida
If a non custodial father has an active dependency case/case plan
for alleged abuse and neglect, can he legally sue for custody of his other children who are not a part of the dependency case?
Asked on 3/12/08, 7:15 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Dependency Court/ State of Florida
A parent with parental rights intact can always petition for custody, but with allegations of abuse and neglect being considered by Dependency court, the non custodial parent would seem unlikely to gain custody.
Answered on 3/26/08, 2:37 pm