Q: My parents offered me $10000 for me to sign my child over to them in Florida. Did they break any laws?
I have full custody of my son. I had housing issues and my parents would not allow me to live with them but offered to take in my son. They had him for several months and now my housing situation has changed. I went to pick him up and they said they plan to file custody papers because they have become attached and I told them no, he is my son and taking him back. They then offered me to write a check, on the spot for 10,000 if if I sign over custody of my son on the spot. They actually already had guardianship papers drawn up. We have cameras and the entire conversation was recorded. I refused and took my son home. I fear for safety of my child. They are calling us relentlessly and showing up to my home, work and wanted to know if offering to buy my child would be grounds for me to get a no contact order or if it is breaking any laws? I have full custody and everything including his daycare and health insurance is in my name.
A: Most definitely, your parents cannot buy parental rights. Grandparents can file temporary custody/guardianship as long as they can prove that it is for the child's best interest. But if their offer is made known to the court, it would end badly for them.
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