Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My sister was evicted from her home and I took in her two children over a month ago. I have no signed documentation from her just a verbal agreement and dcf is concerned for her and the children because she's lost them in the past! How do I go about keeping them in the home with me. I've raised them for most of their life anyway. Do I need a power of attorney or something more than that?


Asked on 10/13/15, 7:24 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Apply for temporary guardianship.

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Answered on 10/13/15, 8:03 am
Robert McCall Law Office of Robert McCall

If this is a short term arrangement (less than 60 days) talk to the DCF representative; usually they will say what paperwork, if any, they want.

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Answered on 10/13/15, 9:16 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

You could do one of two things listed by the other attorneys. Temporary custody by a relative is also on the plate that you could do.

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Answered on 10/13/15, 12:24 pm
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

File a petition for relative custody.

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Answered on 10/14/15, 2:51 am


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