Custody Of Grand-Nephew

by Monica from New Mexico

Custody Of Grand-Nephew:
I live in New Mexico. My grand-nephew lives in Florida. How can I get custody of him if his mother is willing to let him live with me?

Answer to Florida Court Forms Child Custody Question

Dear Monica,

You need to file a Petition for Temporary Custody of a Minor Child by an Extended Family Member, Florida Statutes 751; providing you are his great aunt by blood and not by marriage. Have a look at our Temporary Custody by Extended Family Members e-book.

"Grand nephew" and "great nephew" are synonymous. For the purposes of this process, the extended family member must be within three steps of blood relation -- consanguinity. So, the grandchildren of your brothers and sisters are your great nephews and great nieces; are three steps.

You are the Petitioner and your niece must provide her written consent. Consent from the child's father may also be required, depending on specific circumstances. If the whereabouts of child's father is unknown you must attempt to locate him and use constructive service if you are unable to find him.

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