Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My ex filed for full custody for our son. He is four and threwout his 4 years, so called dad, never paid a dime in child support, was in and out of his life.He taken him perodically hear and there,2 to 3 times a month. In feb i calld cops bc he would not return him. I did get him back that day, and did not allow him to take him again. I offer meetings but he refused and let 2 monthe go bye. He served me with paperfeb 28th. requestn: full custody, child support, legal fees. He stated I was unfitt, erratic to where no working together, he had no choice. He saide he as had a reg schedule with son, every week, he was payn 300.00 in child care a month. lied about it all. 4mnts later I did not respnd, was in the process. 6-22 missed cort dat. sent paprw to old house. they granted him full custdy.??? W out of paternity test, proof father, HOW?? Tort? False address, NO knowlegde my part. What can I do?? Appeal-Im ready! how long do I have, what true rights does he have, how do I fix this now, my son has never been away from me, he is scared of so calld dad.how to stop??? he was granted on 6-22. Just now 7-20 picked him up.. HELP ME AND MY SON


Asked on 7/20/11, 2:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sanford M. Martin Sanford M. Martin, P.A.

Based on the described facts of your inquiry, you have for too long delayed your response to the legal situation. You indicate that you were served papers on 2/28. A family court will under FL law decide parental rights, including custody and child support, in the best interests of the child, and in the absence of your response, will act consistent with legal time limits. Advice: consult asap with legal aid, family law agency, or family law attorney to safeguard your parental rights and the best interests of your son. Assemble all legal documents received from the other party so that you can be advised of legal procedures and options now.

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Answered on 7/20/11, 3:26 pm


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