Hollywood, FL asked in Family Law for Florida

Q: What rights does a grandmother have to her grandchild in Florida if her son- father of the child was killed?

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Assuming that the mother of the grandchild has custody, grandmother doesn't have any right regarding the grandchild.

Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
Answered
  • Orlando, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: A grandmother can always petition the court for custody or visitation rights of a grandchild, as an “interested party”. If your son was killed on the premises that lacked security, then you could bring a lawsuit as a guardian ad litem for the child to sue for the wrongful death of his father.

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