Q: Can my friend go against his dad to not have custody of him?
My Friend he is a minor. His dad kicked him out of the house and used to abuse him mentally. His dad has told him he would put a restraining/ no contact order on him and his brother so he couldnt be near either of them . The dad never gave up his custody so he is still under his wing. I thought your not allowed to kick minors out? Also, the father is trying to get my friend back to live with him because he has custody still my friend "has" to follow. He is going to get abused again . Can't my friend get ouf of his custody somehow? Would having proof of anything help him not go with his dad? Im telling my friend to go to court. Cause his father has done alot of wrong to him.
A:
Your "Friend" has very limited civil law rights to do anything to change the existing legal support order because your friend is still a minor.
However, if the circumstances at home are really as bad as they say, the Florida Department of Children & Families might be able to help. Here is their contact information.
Department of Children & Families
1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6, Room 222, Tallahassee · (800) 273-8255
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