Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I was granted sole custody of my son on July of 2011. However, my son's mother fled to Florida prior to the court of Ohio granting me custody. In addition, my son's mother did not show up for the custody trial. Nevertheless, I was granted full and legal sole custody of my minor child, while the mother is to have supervised visits. Therefore, how do I get my son without having to go through the Florida Hernando's courts (Domesticating my custodial order)? If I have to go through the Florida's courts what are the chances of them not acknowledging my custodial order from Ohio? How long does it take to get papers domesticated, if I have to go that route? I'm in graduate school in New York, and I don't have the resource to travel back and forth from the state of Florida and New York.

Asked on 8/09/11, 7:49 am

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Carolyn Jones Law Office of Carolyn R. Jones

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You should be able to file some type of emergency Order in Ohio. Not sure what kind since I don't practice there and you should consult with an Ohio attorney. However In order to domesticate an Order here in Florida you would need a certified copy of the order and to have a hearing. If you retain counsel most of the work could be done without you trying here. Is the home state of the mother? Or is Ohio? If you require further assistance please give my office a call 904-517-4584.

Answered on 8/09/11, 7:59 am

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