QUESTION
Are there Grandparents visitation rights in Florida
Asked on Jan 02nd, 2017 on Family Law - Florida
1 ANSWER
Unfortunately, there are no grandparent "visitation" rights in Florida. I wish I could give you better news, but the law here does not provide for those rights in a typical family situation. There are exceptions, of course, when, for example, parents are taken away from their children in dependency actions, then sometimes grandparents can be court appointed as temporary (or more) guardians of their grandchildren. Additionally, if a parent will be in active duty in the military and deployed, that parent can designate a grandparent to care for the children during his/her deployment. This, of course, is an overgeneralization, and if this is your case, you should consult with an attorney as it does involve filing an action with the court.
Best regards,
Cindy Vova
Law Offices of Cindy S. Vova, P.A.
8551 West Sunrise Blvd., Ste.301
Plantation, FL 33322
954.316.3496
info@vovalaw.com
Answered on Jan 02nd, 2017 at 5:14 PM