Legal Resources

Parental rights are not simply a private preference; they are a fundamental liberty interest protected by both the U.S. Constitution and the Florida Constitution. The U.S. Supreme Court held that because the parent-child relationship is so fundamental, the State may not terminate parental rights lightly- the

Florida has no set minimum age for leaving a child home alone. That doesn’t mean you can leave a child alone in Florida. Parents, caregivers, and even neighbors may report you to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) if they believe your child was left