Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Family Law

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Your brother may need to be available at the birth of the child to accept custody of the child unless the mother would consent to do so without his presence. He can then voluntarily make you the temporary guardian until he returns. You should consult a Florida attorney regarding all of the technicalities involved in a matter of this nature. Be forewarned, that the mother may feel differently after carrying the child through 9 months of pregnancy and giving birth. She may decide she wants the baby and will not release the child to either of you.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.