Q: My grandson has lived with his entire life due to addicted parent, I ahve notarized temp. custody papers how do I file ?
I also need financial assist in paying the court fees whre do I turn and how much legal power does the letter hold until I can do so? My state is Florida. Father is in prison and mother is addict. Help!
A:
you will need to file a Petition for guardianship - to have the courts order permanent custody to you as the grandparent. If you cannot afford the filing fees, file for "indigent" status with the clerk in the county where you live. If you qualify as "indigent" you can bypass the clerk's fees. Best.
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