Lake City, FL asked in Family Law for Florida

Q: I have custody rights to my granddaughter,her father has just passed and her step mother is trying to take custody.

I have a birth certificate and s.s. card and court papers regarding custody of my granddaughter.Her father was a truck driver who just passed away of the h1n1 virus.The step-mother is now wanting custody,we believe to receive state assistance because she does not work.This is not in the best interest of the child.please help

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Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
Answered
  • Deltona, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: You asked this question many months ago, and I hope you have gotten to an attorney by now.

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