Q: Can my father and fathers girlfriend file abandonment against me if we had signed and notarized temporary guardianship?
I originally was in the home with my son at my fathers. But he accused me of being high after my aunt whom raised me and was super close to me passed away. He smacked me in front of my son and threw me out and wouldn't let me take my son with me. Later that day he let me back in and well we apologized but he made the situation worse by making me feel like i wasn't important and wasn't allowed to do anything with my son after the incident so in order for me to grieve properly i wrote a letter not dated signed or to whom it was for but they are now trying to get me for abandonment not only for the letter but because of an assumption that was made and not proven. What do i do about this and what could happen? Im currently in illinois and they are in florida and we have court jan 8 and if i don't show in person they said my rights will be taken? What if i cant make it in time die to my car being wrecked? They wont let me have any contact or anything what so ever?
A: Taking a parent's right is not as easy as it sounds, but it is a serious and complicated matter. If the hearing is in Florida, I suggest that you consult and hire a family law attorney who will be able to help you.
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