We have joint custody . We both live in Texas. (Opposite Sides)
She is custodial gaurdian but , now she is incarcerated. The kids are with her mom and Her mom is picking up child support checks , taking them to the jail and having ex sign them and keeping the money. I want to know if since we have joint custody and her mom has no legal rights to the kids , can i have child support stopped and go get my kids ? (4 boys who want to come with me .)
2006-09-17 04:09:50 · 9 answers · asked by brad_1974 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Get a lawyer immediately. If you don't, the grandmother can file for emergency temporary custody and you are screwed. If you can not afford a laywer, do a web search on "texas child custody lawyers pro-bono" Add your city name and in most communities there are several that will work on a sliding scale or free. Good luck.
2006-09-17 04:26:45 · answer #1 · answered by GeekiGurl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go pick up your children. Since you have joint custody and she cannot care for them you are the responsible party. You should speak to a lawyer first just to make sure your follow the procedures properly and then hire one to get full custody and have the child support issue dealt with in the courts. Inform Children's Protective Services and explain the situation if necessary altho you really don't want to bring them in unless you have to. If you believe there will be a problem with the inlaws then the law in her town may have to be involved and it is best if you go to them first and explain the situation.
You really need to take this matter into your own hands immediately and don't waste any more time. Just do what needs to be done and do it now. Your children are really what is at stake here.
2006-09-17 12:42:16 · answer #2 · answered by Kate 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get your kids. If the grandmother is not a legal guardian then she has no legal right to be keeping the kids with her. Get a lawyer to help you work through the process of getting your children and stopping the child support checks.
2006-09-17 11:13:33 · answer #3 · answered by moma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't stop paying the child support until a Judge tells you to. Talk to your lawyer about going to court for full custody in this situation.
2006-09-17 11:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact the Friend of the Court. It would seem that IF she is in jail, you can have your kids. The Granny has no right to custody.
2006-09-17 11:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer,, her mother has no right to have them, file abandonement papers, get full custody,, ACT NOW
2006-09-17 11:11:24 · answer #6 · answered by rich2481 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
child support goes where the kids go.
2006-09-17 11:25:07 · answer #7 · answered by jesse james 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you do not have them in your custody you still have to pay sorry!
2006-09-17 11:12:43 · answer #8 · answered by C live 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just keep right on paying it and cyoa
2006-09-17 11:34:08 · answer #9 · answered by Roper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋