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Petitioning for Temporary or Concurrent Custody
If adoption isn’t a viable option for you, there’s another pathway available: petitioning the court for an order granting either temporary or concurrent custody. It’s important to understand the distinction between the two:
Temporary Custody: This arrangement grants you the authority to make important decisions on behalf of the child, including medical care and education. It’s usually granted when the biological or legal parents are unable to care for the child due to various reasons such as illness, incarceration, or substance abuse. However, this does not terminate the parental rights of the biological or legal parents.
Concurrent Custody: In this scenario, both you and the biological or legal parents share custody and decision-making responsibilities for the child. This is often appropriate when the parents are still involved in the child’s life but are unable to provide full-time care, such as during extended military deployment or frequent business travel.
Thus, depending on your situation and the level of involvement of the biological or legal parents, you can opt for either temporary or concurrent custody.
If you are a relative considering adoption and wondering if it is the best option for your family, Escambia and Santa Rosa family law attorney James F. Turner, Jr. is here to help you evaluate your options and make the best choice for your new family. As former Department of Children and Families attorneys with over 20 years of experience in child custody matters, James F. Turner, Jr. can provide you with guidance on how to file a petition for temporary or concurrent custody. If you have questions about these processes, contact the James Turner Law Firm for a low-cost consultation at (850) 983-0725.
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