Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Fathers Rights
An Ex-girlfriend wrote me recently informing me that I had an eleven year old son. I immediately contacted her and we got together so I could meet my son. The visit went well she even allowed my wife and I to take him out to dinner. Later, she informed me that she was contacting me to terminate my parental rights so that her husband could adopt him. I initially had no problem with the adoption as long as I was given the chance to visit with my son until the adoption was final. When I requested that I be given 2 months to speak openly and visit him a couple times she said that she would not allow it because she was afraid he would want to come live with me. I went and filed for Joint-Custody, Child Support and visitation (Petition for Paternity). Her response to the court was that she ''denied'' everything accept her address and name. I spoke with her attorney today who suggested that we come to an agreement that allows the adoption and some limited visitation for me and my son. Would such an agreement be legally binding? Would I receive any visitation if I were to take this before the courts? I just want to know my son and help support him. Can she be held accountable for keeping him from me so long?

Asked on 8/01/02, 7:38 pm

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

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Re: Fathers Rights

Once adoption is finalized your rights are extinguished,

Answered on 8/02/02, 12:02 am

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