Q: Does Mom of a 6 m/o baby have to send baby for weekend with her Dad and girlfriend after g/f endangered infant 3 times?
My son and his ex (never married) have a 6 month old daughter. Mother and baby live with me still, but Dad moved out months ago and rarely comes by now. His new girlfriend has endangered the infant 3 times now (first time was at 4 months old) and Mom is terrified as Dad demands the baby this weekend with the girlfriend watching her and there. We live in Florida. And Dad has already mentioned not bringing the baby back before. Can Mom keep the infant home until she gets a Custody Order?
A: Until the parties have been to court on a paternity action the mother has full control of custody. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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