Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Is there a such thing as "grand-parent laws" in the state of florida?

Can a wheel-chair bound grand-father and a grand-mother who has MS, (both are 51 and 61 years old) be awarded custody of a 2 year old child?


Asked on 9/17/09, 10:54 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

The is a grandparents' law in Florida, but the Florida supreme court threw it out.

You could get custody if the parents are guilty of abuse or neglect, but, of course, your physical health won't help your case very much.

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Answered on 9/17/09, 5:40 pm


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