Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Lee county, Florida.

An 8 year old's father passed away unexpectedly. Child's mother is incarcerated. Child is with father's mother. What is this grandmother's obligation to tell child's mother of this death?


Asked on 8/02/12, 6:43 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

I suggest someone tell this mother ASAP. The grandmother could get temporary custody of the child while the mother is incarcerated but the final word is with the mother.

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Answered on 8/02/12, 8:20 am
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

She should seek to be appointed temporary guardian.

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Answered on 8/02/12, 8:23 am


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