Tampa, FL asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Florida

Q: Is it easier for a father to win a custody battle if the child has only been living with me for a few days?

My child's mother wants our son to live with me "temporarily" while she gets her life together. She previously verbally agreed to go through the court system to terminate child support. When I gave her the parenting plan she refused to sign and now expects my son to live with me while I'm still paying child support. She did offer to give me the child support card while my son is living with me. I have text messages from her where she admits to being unstable. I do somewhat fear for my son's safety, but I think she just sent those messages to get attention. Do I allow my son to live with me now and file for custody later?

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John Arthur Smitten
John Arthur Smitten
Answered
  • Clearwater, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Each case for custody is decided on the bests interests of the child and Florida Statute 61.13.

Use of a lawyer is recommended.

John A. Smitten, Esquire

Carey Leisure and Neal

622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100

Clearwater, FL 33764

Phone: 727-799-3900/Fax: 727-490-4944

jsmitten@careyandleisure.com

www.careyandleisure.com

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