Washington, PA asked in Family Law for Florida

Q: I live in Washington PA and my niece and nephew live in florida am I able to file for visitation rights?

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Kathryn Hilbush
Kathryn Hilbush
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  • Media, PA

A: You'd have to file in FL but, as I don't practice in FL, I can't tell you whether you have legal standing under FL law to do so. This question ended up in the PA lawyer forum because you're from PA, when it should have been in the one for the FL attorneys

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Interesting. This is in the Florida forum now.

I think the person in Pennsylvania would have "standing", but his/her case against the parent(s) would be weak. There is an appellate Florida case which gives a preference to the parents over other relatives (grandparents, uncles, aunts, etc.)

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