Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Have physical custody of grandson for most of his four years - no legal guardianship/custody. Father is unknown and Mother abandoned him year ago and now has shown up and afraid he would be in danger if she was with him. Want to take steps so she can't just take him due to her instability, bipolar and abandonment. She does not have financial means to support him. What forms do I need to file in Orange County to protect him? Would guardianship stop her from being able to take him?


Asked on 4/15/14, 10:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

You have to file for full guardianship in probate court, or for custody by a relative in family court.

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Answered on 4/15/14, 12:20 pm


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