2006-06-25 04:58:48 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I would certainly try to get full custody in that situation, but the courts might not think it warrants taking the child away from their father and merely tell him not to let them be alone with their grandfather. Also, I would look into getting a restraining order on their grandfather.
2006-06-25 08:30:10 · answer #1 · answered by James 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Only if the father-in-law has custody.
What you need to do first of all is file a police and CPS report. Then call your lawyer and ask for a restraining order to be placed against the FIL.
If you ex refuses to honor the RO, then you may have cause to request not just a change in custody, but restrict visitations to supervised only.
You may be able to get an ex-parte order temporarily giving you full custody until the matter is handled, but not likely unless they are all living under the same roof.
And keep in mind you may have to prove it. Angry exes are not the most credible witnesses.
2006-06-25 06:05:02 · answer #2 · answered by Lori A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The father in law can be charged. The best the court will do though is prevent the ex from allowing the child to be left alone with the ex's father. In this case the court will see the action as that not of the ex, but of another person and in the child's best interest will prohibit the child from being left alone with the ex's father, but will not grant full custody soley because of this.
2006-06-25 17:21:31 · answer #3 · answered by caffeyw 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, people, don't answer unless you have some understanding. Just spouting "yes" because it sounds right and that's how you "FEEL" it should be isn't helpful.
You can certainly press charges, but I think that you'll have a hard time wrestling partial custody from the mother based upon the actions of the grandfather. Restrictions on the child's interaction with said father-in-law is probable, but the mother is in no way at fault for the actions of her father, in the same way that they couldn't prevent you from having custody of your child because your father was a felon.
2006-06-25 05:49:35 · answer #4 · answered by A Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should first report the incident to, and alert, the police, social services and also a suitable charity organisation. It is your duty in law and in humanity.
Keep looking for further signs of abuse. Tell some other people also, to have support and future backing if the case goes to court.You must protect your child at all costs
You will certainly get full custody if you have some reasonably good proof of what you are saying, eg a doctor's or hospital's evidence or records.
2006-06-25 06:07:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would demand prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. If that is not possible I would ask for a restraining order against that person. I would also ask for all visits to be supervised if the ex lives with said parent. The courts will typically do what is best for the child.
2006-06-25 05:05:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call 911 immediately. He will be arrested and the child will be removed from that location. What are you waiting for? He could kill the baby. Child Protective Services needs to get involved. This is outrageous. Why are you sitting at a computer instead of going to the police?
2006-06-25 05:02:19 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would, but good luck...most courts side with the mother in custody situations. you will need reliable and solid evidence of what happened and why you should be entitled to full custody.
2006-06-25 05:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by Jeremy M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is child abuse and endangerment. If you can prove this in court, you will most likely get full custody of the kid in question.
2006-06-25 05:02:01 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a 8 mth old daughter and if someone did that to my baby girl id get custody and beat the **** outta him
2006-06-25 05:11:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋