Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I have been on an unofficial time shared schedule for my 4 year old son for the last yr and a half. I have always been in my sons life since the day he was born, and despite his mother and I differences, I have always put my obligations first and foremost.Recently I have been struggling with the mother about non-responses to my texts, or calls, in regards to my "Routine" pick-ups with my son.I have continually stressed a concern for the mother leaving the child at his grandmothers house ( her mother) which by Heath department standards should be condemnable, mold, mildew, no heat etc..there has been a direct link on numerous occasions where the child has been sick and nebulized .The mother has had 3 separate residences within the last yr and is currently living with a friend with her 2 other children. I'm am just a fatherless father who has always tried to do things in which the court would desire, and that is , outside the courts. Civil and appropriate, but my attempts have failed.I am just curious if I should go through child protective services or file for visitation through the state. Thank you sincerely for just taking the time to read my inquIry.


Asked on 12/18/14, 5:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Buckley Gregory T. Buckley, Attorney at Law

If you never established your paternity of the child through the courts, that should definitely be your first step. Once you have done that, you can ask the court to order that a Parenting Plan be put in place that includes specific time-sharing for you with your son.

Contact a family law attorney in your area to discuss your options.

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Answered on 12/19/14, 6:56 am


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