Ok here goes I was served with papers granting my daughters father temporary custody to her. We haven't went to court or anything. He currently has been helping me out by keeping her while she attends school and his attorney is telling hi that I have to give up custody completely to him in order to not have supervised visitations to see her should I fight it or go with the flow?
2006-11-02 07:10:53 · 6 answers · asked by singlenacole 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Three lawyers, and we agree on one critical thing: consult a lawyer in your area immediately.
And - while I don't necessarily speak for my colleagues on this one - ignore the spammers offering "prepaid" legal advice.
2006-11-02 08:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never give up "full custody" of your daughter. If they are pushing for that I would get ready to put up a fight. Once you give it up you will no longer be a part of any choices in her life, he could move, etc. Even if you get a long or whatever, you should at a minimum have "joint custody". Just because she has been staying with him, or vice versa, doesn't mean one is more entitled. I'm not sure why you have "supervised visitation", when there has been no cutody determination, unless a court has told you this is the case. By giving him "Full Custody" it would not change anything, at least it wouldn't make it any easier to see your daughter.
Please, don't give up on your daughter. Go see an attorney and at least have a consultation to get advice. You don't have to hire them right away, but they can inform you and then you can make a choice.
2006-11-02 07:17:15 · answer #2 · answered by straightup 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't need an attorney to say no to complete custody but common sense because
if you did decide to do so,that person would have the right to move to another state or even
to another country and you'll not be able to
see them again and you must remember that
attorneys working for the person who hire them
2006-11-02 08:39:55 · answer #3 · answered by massimo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with my collegues. I am also an attorney. You need to contact your local or state bar association for a referral to an attorney who is licensed in your area. Preferably an attorney who is experienced in family or custody matters.
Also, I agree: Ignore the spammers advertising prepaid legal services. They are a disservice to the profession.
2006-11-02 08:36:39 · answer #4 · answered by Phil R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a lawyer, too, and you need a local lawyer to advise you.
Today.
2006-11-02 07:17:24 · answer #5 · answered by open4one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a lawyer, and my advice is that you should seek the advice of a lawyer in your area.
2006-11-02 07:13:22 · answer #6 · answered by www.lvtrafficticketguy.com 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋