Q: I haven’t seen my kids in months, mother will not let me see them, we don’t currently have a agreement in place
I fear for my children’s well being, I have a video of my child saying he wants to die and kill himself because of their mothers abuse, please help me
A:
If you strongly believe your child is in danger, then you may want to reach out to the Florida Department of Children and Families for help. You make a report to the phone number 1-800-96ABUSE. Getting DCF involved can be good or bad and you need to independently waive those options and see what's best for your family.
You should speak with an experienced local family law attorney, one that has dealt with child abuse, and see about enforcement or modification of custody. If you are the father and paternity is already established, that may help. Otherwise, your attorney will need to help you establish paternity and a time-sharing schedule.
I hope this helps. I wish you all the best. David A. Carroll, Pensacola Custody Attorney
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