We have already been through the courts and lost due to incompetence on the part of our very expensive attorney, and a stubborn old judge. It is regarding my 11 year old stepson (boyfriend's son) who left to visit his mom and didn't come back. He was living with us for a few months prior, and going to school and doing well. Now we cannot even get a hold of him or her (spoken once in a month and a half) despite repeated calls and messages. It is a BAD environment with drugs, alcohol, lack of guidance and erratic school attendance. He was supposed to fly back to us after 2 weeks. We feel powerless...he is out of state and we cannot afford another attorney. It is really a matter of his health and welfare, he's only 11. If you have any ideas, thanks.
2006-09-05 09:55:17 · 7 answers · asked by Sarah C 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am in Manhattan Beach, CA (Southern California)....No one has legal custody of him..and I guess we didn't actually lose we just ran out of $$$ and time after a technicality. :)
2006-09-05 10:05:44 · update #1
child protective services in the state the child is in. also cps in your state.
the bar association has referral services in most communities, they can refer you to a lawyer willing to work pro bono, but bear in mind that pro bono means they work for a large cut of any damages awarded. this is not that kind of case. obviously you need a lawyer who will work out a payment plan with you.
now the rough part. if the child is out of state, you may need a lawyer in that state as your local attorneys are probably not a member of the other state's bar association. it's a mess i know. good luck.
2006-09-05 10:01:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What state are you in? That might help people be able to answer you better. If you've already lost a recent custody case and she has physical custody and is out of state I would say it doesn't look good. also - pro bono and family law don't normally go together! family law is a huge moneymaker.
2006-09-05 10:00:06 · answer #2 · answered by Redheadinbed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have legal custody then you need to contact social services. It may take a while considering that it is out of state and all.
2006-09-05 09:58:10 · answer #3 · answered by vanman8u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the Free Legal service in your town. They'll send you in the right direction. Good Luck
2006-09-05 09:58:47 · answer #4 · answered by pirtyblueyes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have proof his welfare is at risk, call Human Services in the state where he is living and ask for a welfare check at ex wife's address.
2006-09-05 09:58:11 · answer #5 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i were u i would just go to the phone book or internet and look up attorneys phone numbers and i would call explain the case and they may do it for free or they will work out a payment plan.....i hope everything work out for lil man
2006-09-05 09:58:35 · answer #6 · answered by nena5271 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the situation is what you say, consider contacting BCW in the City where he child is.
GOOD LUCK
2006-09-05 10:06:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋