Re: Daughters custody rights

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Yeah, she has the right to petition the court for
modification of custody and meet her burden of proof that a
modification of custody is in the best interests of the
child. She has the right to hire an attorney to represent
her.

On 2/14/09, Jolene wrote:
> My daughter had a son a year ago with a young man she had
> been living with for 2 years. This year he decided he
> wanted out and is now living with another gal. He has told
> her that according to Florida law since the son was born
> in Fl she cannot take him out of the state if she wants to
> move home, and if he has the son 2-3 nights a week and
> every other weekend he won't pay support because he is
> sharing custody. He is willing to pay half to daycare
> expenses. He threatens to go for custody if she pushes
> the issue on support. He makes over $2400 a month while
> she is taking home $1400 a month. Since she doesn't have
> custody persay she can't file for housing allowance etc
> and now has to look at housing in the Land O Lakes area
> that is suitable for them to live onwhat she can afford.
> Does she have any rights as the single mother?