Summerfield, FL asked in Child Custody for Florida

Q: I have physical custody of my son and dads mother had me give her custody of my son at 3 months old. The court order

Was till I got on my feet and was able to provide for my son. I am already getting child support granted by the same judge. So how long does his mother have to respond to the summons?

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Vanessa Vasquez de Lara
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Vanessa Vasquez de Lara
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  • Miami, FL
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A: The facts here are difficult to sort out, but all summons in the family court allow for 20 days to file an answer.

Good luck,

Vanessa Vasquez de Lara, Esq.

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