Riverview, FL asked in Child Custody for Florida

Q: How do I obtain custody of a child that is not my biological child in Florida? Parents don't care if she lives with us.

She is 14 and lives in Al with her dad. She is not enrolled in school. Her parents do not care if she lives with us. I want to have legal custody

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Oxalis Bianca Garcia
Oxalis Bianca Garcia
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Clearwater, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Unfortunately, Florida does not have jurisdiction over this child, Alabama does. Any legal action requesting custody of this child has to be done in Alabama. I suggest you consult an attorney there, since every state has different requirements. Once you have custody of the child, you can move to FL and register or domesticate the order awarding you custody.

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