Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My father's wife is expecting a baby July 21, 2016. The mother is currently smoking crack, taking prescription pills and drinking alcohol while pregnant. My father is also smoking crack. I told the mother that she would be drug tested when she had the baby and child protective services would take the baby. The mother wants for me to have custody and take the baby home from the hospital so that she is not put into foster care. My dad and his wife live in FL and I live in SC. I know that I could file for temporary custody after the baby is born but is there a way to file while she is pregnant?


Asked on 6/25/16, 4:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

The child has to be born first. The hospital will drug test so there is a 100% chance the child will be taken by DCF. So your best option is to work with that agency to have the child placed with you.

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Answered on 6/27/16, 2:07 am


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