The legal process you can pursue is petitioning the court for temporary custody of your nephew. As an aunt and uncle, you qualify as “extended family members” and can use the Petition for Temporary Custody process to gain legal custody of your nephew, which can also include child support.
At what age can a child choose which parent to live with in Florida?
A child cannot choose which parent they want to live until they are 18-years-old. As they get older, however, their opinion can have a greater weight with the court.
Can DCF spy on you in Florida?
DCF can do whatever the news media or Paparazzi can do, and then some under the right circumstances. So in short, yes, they can follow you around to gather evidence for a case…
Can a niece claim her son as a dependent?
You may be eligible to claim both your niece and her son as dependents on your return. In order to claim someone as your dependent, the person must be: Unmarried or, if married, not filing a joint return or only filing a joint return to claim a refund of income tax withheld or estimated tax paid.
What do you need to know about residency in Florida?
There are many topics and issues related to Florida residency and becoming a Florida resident. Below are some examples where “residency” is referenced in Florida Statutes. New to Florida or considering our state for your future home?
How to prove domicile in the state of Florida?
1 (1) A formal declaration of domicile by the applicant recorded in the public records of the county in which the exemption is being sought. 2 (2) Evidence of the location where the applicant’s dependent children are registered for school. 3 (3) The place of employment of the applicant.
Is the state of Florida a legal place to live?
See our Moving to Florida section for additional resources and information. None of the information provided below by State of Florida.com should be used for legal purposes and no warranty is made regarding its accuracy or completeness. This information is presented for reference and informal purposes only.