I am married, but not to my daughters father. And no my new husband has not yet adopted my daughter. My daughters biological father is in and out of her life. right now he is not around. I am ill. I am sevearly bi-polar and have been on a down ward slope for some time. Its now in my best interest to seek help from a psychiatric facility. I am worried about what will happen to my daughter. I am worried that her biological father would be able to take her away from us. I do not want that to happen. So i am unsure what to do until i know what can happen. I dont want to seek help if i will lose my daughter. does anyone know how to shed a little light on this for me.
2006-12-10 18:13:23 · 4 answers · asked by christa L 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
it seems to me you should seek out the advise of an attorney.
however in most cases if you have sole custody of your child and are not neglecting her then neither the state or you ex can not petition to take her away from you. seeking treatment for a a mental disorder is not neglect neither is having to be hospitalized. as long as your daughter is being properly cared for in your absence.
if your ex has no contact with you or daughter you shouldn't have any problems. but still get some profession legal advise as you will feel better and get the treatment you need to be/stay a good mom if you can put this fear/concern to rest !!! stay strong love you are doing the right thing by seeking treatment..ive been there, no one took my kids and in the end we all turned out fine !!
best of luck,
doda
2006-12-10 20:28:30 · answer #1 · answered by Simply D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a good question. Can't your new husband take over with her? If he assumes responsibility, then no one can take her away from you as long as he isn't on drugs, alcoholic, or abusing her or you in any way. You can give him temporary custody so nothing will happen to her. If not him, how about a very good friend, relative, or someone you trust!? But the rightful person, would be your husband that you have now. It doesn't matter if he hasn't adopted her or not, as long as there is a marriage certificate; and you sign legal papers giving him the right to have custody while you are incapacitated.
It's interesting that you are bipolar, so am I. Thankfully I am no longer raising children.
2006-12-11 03:58:42 · answer #2 · answered by Ikeg 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask the Doctor that you see. You are no good to your daughter or anyone else if you do not take care of yourself first.
Get current husband to adopt daughter, or give Gaurdianship/Power of Attorney to a TRUSTED relative.
2006-12-11 02:24:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your current husband to get busy and start the adoption process. You can also send your daughter to live with relatives and give the temporary guardianship.
2006-12-11 02:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by trollwzrd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋