Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: emancipation or custody change for florida

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You did not say how old your friend is. If she is old enough she can file for emancipation from her parents if one of the parents will agree. A petition is filed in court pursuant to Florida Statute 743.015. The petition shall contain the following information:

(a) The name, address, residence, and date of birth of the minor.

(b) The name, address, and current location of each of the minor's

parents, if known.

(c) The name, date of birth, custody, and location of any children born to the minor.

(d) A statement of the minor's character, habits, education, income, and mental capacity for business, and an explanation of how the needs of the

minor with respect to food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and other

necessities will be met.

(e) Whether the minor is a party to or the subject of a pending judicial

proceeding in this state or any other jurisdiction, or the subject of a

judicial order of any description issued in connection with such pending

judicial proceeding.

(f) A statement of the reason why the court should remove the

disabilities of nonage.

If both parents are not jointly petitioning the court for the removal

of the disabilities of nonage of the minor, service of process must be made

upon the nonpetitioning parent. Constructive service of process may be

used, provided the petitioning parent makes an actual, diligent search to

discover the location of, and provide notice to, the nonpetitioning parent.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: emancipation or custody change for florida

The age of the girl is important, and, if the parent(s) agree the grandma could be her permanent legal guardian, assuming the grandma consents to it. Might be easier to sell than an emancipation, or a change of custody (sic).