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08-26-2008, 12:37 PM
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How Do I Give Up Guardianship of My Behavior Problem Son?
My question involves guardianship in the State of: Florida
My son is about to turn 10 and has been with my wife and I for 2 1/2 years. DCF placed him with us due to his mother's illegal behavior. She is currently in jail. In that 2 1/2 years, his behavior has progressively worsened. He is lying, stealing, and recently shot out a neighbor's car window with a bb gun. I am concerned because my wife and I have a toddler in the home and another child on the way. What can we do to protect our children?
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08-26-2008, 12:39 PM
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Re: How Do I Give Up Guardianship of My Behavior Problem Son?
You want to kick your kid out?
Who will support him?
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08-26-2008, 12:52 PM
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Re: How Do I Give Up Guardianship of My Behavior Problem Son?
I want to protect my children from him. He is quite deceitful and manipulative. I am looking for guidance on what my options are at this point.
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08-26-2008, 12:53 PM
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Re: How Do I Give Up Guardianship of My Behavior Problem Son?
Quoting cbass
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I want to protect my children from him. He is quite deceitful and manipulative. I am looking for guidance on what my options are at this point.
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Yes, you said that.
Now, please answer these questions:
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You want to kick your kid out?
Who will support him?
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08-26-2008, 01:16 PM
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Re: How Do I Give Up Guardianship of My Behavior Problem Son?
I'm not sure how it works? I am assuming as his legal guardian, I would support him still just while he lives with someone else? Wouldn't it be like paying child support?
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08-26-2008, 01:17 PM
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Re: How Do I Give Up Guardianship of My Behavior Problem Son?
Who will he live with?
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08-26-2008, 02:19 PM
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Re: How Do I Give Up Guardianship of My Behavior Problem Son?
I have a friend who is talking about getting guardianship, but neither of us know how to go about it. She is in her late forties and is married. They have no children and feel the environment would be best for him as he would be the only child in the home.
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08-26-2008, 02:28 PM
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Re: How Do I Give Up Guardianship of My Behavior Problem Son?
You most definitely need a lawyer to help you out.
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08-26-2008, 08:16 PM
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Re: How Do I Give Up Guardianship of My Behavior Problem Son?
Plus a counselor, a psychologist, a therapist and a psychologist.
Why give up so soon on a young child?
Is he a psychopath? (yes, I actually believe I have known a 10 year old psychopath or sociopath)
Barring that, you need to be a parent. Actually two parents, because you have to make up for the pain your ex wife caused.
I wish you and your family well.
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08-26-2008, 08:23 PM
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Re: How Do I Give Up Guardianship of My Behavior Problem Son?
Quoting cbass
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My question involves guardianship in the State of: Florida
My son is about to turn 10 and has been with my wife and I for 2 1/2 years. DCF placed him with us due to his mother's illegal behavior. She is currently in jail. In that 2 1/2 years, his behavior has progressively worsened. He is lying, stealing, and recently shot out a neighbor's car window with a bb gun. I am concerned because my wife and I have a toddler in the home and another child on the way. What can we do to protect our children?
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You definately should get a consult with an attorney BEFORE you make any decisons. You can get a low cost consult by calling the Florida Bar Lawyer Refferal Service at 1-800-342-8011.
The one thing you should also do is to call your local mental health center and set up an intake appointment for you and your son. Sending him to live with someone else may make the situation worse for both you and your son, getting help for him is really the best way.
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