Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Frustrated in Florida:

Sceniro: A father of an unborn child, who had full knowledge of & allowed the birth mother to continue her drug usage (Meth) and un-prescribed drugs & presumably participated in drug activity with her from conception until 7 1/2 months of her prenancy. He made no contact with authorities to stop drug usage nor try to encourage her or report her to enroll in a treatment program. The father is now trying to get full custody of the child, who is in fostercare at this time. The mother is incarcerated in prison and she terminated her rights to the child 3 weeks ago in court. I am woking with DCF, but would like to know for myself. The child does have "post-effects" from the drug usage; ie brain sensory & behavioral issues, verified by a licensed pediatrician/behvorial specialst.
Question: Can the father be charged with Egregious Conduct toward the unborn child under Florida Statutes 39.806(1) & 39.806(1) (f)
Are there other statutes that I need to look into to prevent the child from being placed into an obvious, harmful living condition that will not benefit the child at all?

Asked on 10/26/11, 8:46 pm

Samuel Mutch Samuel A. Mutch, P.A.

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Since you work for DCF, you are represented by attorneys. You can only obtain advice from those attorneys.

It would be unethical for a non-DCF attorney to give you advice, as you are represented.

Answered on 10/27/11, 3:01 pm

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