Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I have full custodial guardianship of my pregnant 17 year old daughter. She is now moving out to live with her boyfriend & his parents. Her father now wants to "sue" me for custody of her. I was told she is considered an adult now in the state of Florida due to her condition & that this was not possible. Please advise.


Asked on 6/07/10, 12:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

She is not emancipated by the court. If she is not able to work and care for herself, then she is still considered a minor under your care and the boyfriend (assuming he is considered an adult) can be sued for statutory rape. The bio father certainly can sue for custody. I am not sure that the courts will go that far but then again, she is a minor who is pregnant and your ethics may be in question.

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Answered on 6/08/10, 7:48 am


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