Single Mother Child Custody

by Anonymous from Miami, Florida, Miami-Dade County

Single Mother Child Custody:
I lived in Virginia and met my son's father. I got pregnant very soon after we met. We were never married.

I decided to move back to Miami towards the beginning of 2006 and my son's father agreed.

My son's father was incarcerated in mid year of 2006 in Maryland and my son was born a month and a half later in Miami.

His father was recently released from Maryland and picked up for other charges in Virginia, he will not be released for another 3 years. He also has an immigration detainer, and will most likely be deported to Canada (he has several aggravated charges/felonies). I have not received any support from my son's father or his family in almost 3 years.

I have taken care of my son, by myself, for these past three years. My son's father and I do get along, but we do not speak or communicate very often. I want to have sole custody of my son. I believe my son's father will cooperate.

What forms do I need to submit in order for me to get sole custody of my son? Considering the circumstances, what chances do I have of getting sole custody of my son, whether or not his father cooperates?

Answer to Florida Court Forms Child Custody Question

Dear Anonymous,

It sounds to me that you already have sole custody. My suggestion is to pursue him for child support so that you can better provide for your son.

The courts have a bias toward joint parental custody because as a matter of public policy the belief is that children are better off if they have relationships with both parents.

I'm not sure what you seek to gain by seeking sole custody.

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