Transfer Child Custody Jurisdiction

Summary

To transfer child custody jurisdiction from georgia to florida, file a motion in georgia court and provide evidence that florida is the childrens home state. Given the complexity, consulting a family law attorney in florida is advisable. Consider filing for custody or guardianship in florida, especially if the current guardianship has been relinquished.

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In * Georgia gave my big sister, in florida, permanent guardianship over them but didnt terminate my rights weve lived in florida every since. She relinquished her guardianship over my * yr old son,had him removed from her home and put into a group foster home. Lied and told dcfs she didnt know where i was or how to contact me n hadnt heard from me in over a year.
It sounds like a complicated situation. Given that your sister relinquished guardianship and your child is now in a foster home, you might need to pursue a couple of legal steps:
- File to terminate the guardianship in Georgia.
- File for custody or guardianship in Florida.
Have you consulted with a family law attorney in either state?
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It seems like a complex situation that may benefit from legal representation. Would you like me to connect you with local family law attorneys who could better assist you with your case?
I dont have any money
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Considering the complexity and urgency of your situation, it might be valuable to connect with local family law attorneys who could offer assistance. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
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Brittany holding
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Brittany, given the complexity of your situation, it might be highly beneficial to connect with local family law attorneys. They might offer initial consultations for free or work on a payment plan.
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Brittany, it appears that your situation may have significant legal implications, and connecting with a local lawyer could be very beneficial.
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Brittany, it appears that your situation may have significant legal implications, and connecting with a local lawyer could be very beneficial.
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