Q: Can a mother with custody of a child prevent family any & all visitation/contact with cousins?
There is a relative of mine that is the child of a divorced couple. Her mother has custody of her and she wants to have contact/visitation with me. Her mother prevents her from having any sort of contact/visitation with her relatives despite her wanting to. Is this allowed?
A: Unfortunately, it is allowed. Under the Florida Constitution, a parent has a right to privacy to raise his or her child as they see fit. That is, even if it were a grandparent, the parent can prevent a grandparent from seeing their grandchild. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news...Good luck.
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