Well Phil, I'd suggest a more careful reading is in order. The father, according to the article, allowed his daughter to emigrate. I would say that alone supports the claim that he gave up custody rights, since he didn't emigrate with her. But beyond that, the article also states
No, it does not. Any more than one constodial parent moving from one state to another means a surrender of custodial rights.
This is going to be all about Conservatives pandering to the anti-Castro Florida vote, again.
It will be absolute proof that Republicans are as much in favor of the Nanny state as they claim Democrats are, as long as they are the Nanny's.
but as I have demonstrated, there are valid reasons for the child to stay with her foster parents.
Yes: Florida's electoral votes.