Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
Giving family member Temporary Custody
I'd like to give a family member temp custody of child for year or so (til I find better job..etc).
EX husband not named on birth certif. and in divorce papers not allowed contact with our child after previous behavior showing vindictive/combative towards me.
Would I have to get his consent ( though he has never seen/been involved in our childs life ever and lives in another country where resident) .....in order to have my family member get custody?
I want to make sure I do things correctly and within the law.
Thank you for any advice/help.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Giving family member Temporary Custody
You should consult a family law attorney personally to review all the facts . If your ex has any parental rights then you would have to get his permission.
Re: Giving family member Temporary Custody
Even if your ex has no right to contact your child, you will need his consent (or a strong reason to convince the judge why he should't be allowed to object) to allow another person to take custody.