Grandparent and Relative Custody

While Florida Law does not specifically accommodate for grandparents and other relatives to have visitation or timesharing rights with their grandchildren, there are certain circumstances where grandparents and other relatives can seek custody of the children to protect them from a potentially unsafe environment. If your grandchild has been abused, abandoned, has parents suffering from drug or alcohol abuse, or has parents suffering from severe mental health problems making their living situation unsafe, grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles can step in to help give a safe and stabling living environment for the child.

If you or a loved one are thinking of grandparent or relative custody or are interested in more information, contact Winston Law, P.A. at susan@winstonlawpa.com or (561) 670-9375.