Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Significant Others

I would like to know who is considered to be a significant other when the subject pertains to a child. If a couple had taken care of a child on and off for about one and one half years would they be considered to be a significant other? Do they have any legal rights to see the child if the legal guardian (which is his father) doesn't feel it is in the best interest of the child to see these people any more. If those people took the father to court to get legal rights to visitation to see this child could they win their case? Thank You.


Asked on 2/01/02, 10:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sanford Martin Martin Law Office

Re: Significant Others

Based on the information provided, whether the term "significant other" or whatever is used, the rights of the parent are superior to rights of others. Unless you can show it is in the best interest of the child for you to have visitation rights, the wishes of the father will prevail

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Answered on 2/02/02, 11:51 pm


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