Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

If there have not been any changes to the original Final Judgment, then he may have the right to take your son back, depending on the language of the Final Judgment. .

You can file a Supplemental Petition to modify the current Parenting Plan. You will have the burden to show that there has been a substantial change of circumstances and that it is your son's best interests to stay with you.

I agree with attorney Buckley's response.

You should immediately make an appointment with a local experienced family law attorney. Make sure you have him/her review the notarized letter and the court papers.

As the child has already established residency in FL, you might have a decent chance of having the FL Court exercise jurisdiction.

In Florida, with family law cases, depending on the parties' comparative financial resources, the Courts have the discretion to hold one party responsible for all, or part, of the other's attorney fees and costs. In other words, if the other party has significantly stronger financial resources, while you will still have to pay the retainer, do not assume that you will not be able to afford to retain an attorney. Reimbursement can be sought.

An internet inquiry is no substitution for an in-office consultation with an attorney.

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