Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
I am a grandparent raising almost a year now, my grand daughter...1 parent incarcerated, the other a running addict. I have a hearing finally before magistrate in Fla...what can I expect to happen....cannot afford a lawyer...am almost 60 and working full time with a daycare bill now...please advise.
Asked on 1/25/16, 12:45 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Why are you seeing a Magistrate?
Answered on 1/25/16, 12:49 pm
Lucreita Becude
Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.
you need to be seeing a Judge to get temporary custody if nothing else. Once you have custody, you can apply for medicaid for the child and ask for child support.
Answered on 1/25/16, 1:24 pm