Miami, FL asked in Child Custody for Florida

Q: My friend went to jail,gave me full custody of his daughter,signed over his rights.Now he wants custody,can he do that?

Several incidents where he beaten me

Been taking care of her since she was 5 months

She is now almost 2 years old

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

A: Yes, he can do that. What he could not legally do in the eyes of the law was to give you the child to begin with.

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