My parents took my child and won't let me see her. They have been helping raise her and now i want to move and raise her on my own. My parents are holding my child and won't give her back WHAT DO I DO?
2006-12-30 04:59:23 · 16 answers · asked by michelle s 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
if they dont have any legal custody or any legal documents saying they can have her you call the police. If they do have something legal saying they have custody then you have to go to court
2006-12-30 05:04:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a tricky question, and since I don't know what the particulars are in your situation, I'd urge you to look at a number of factors.
1). Was the court involved in the removal of your daughter? If so, then prepare for a legal battle that will not be cheap. In the state where I live, the "best interest of the child" is the overriding concern, and if your parents have been given legal custody of your little girl, you'll have to prove your fitness as a parent to get her back.
2). You mention that your parents "have been helping raise her." What, exactly, do you mean by that? Were they providing child care while you worked or went to school (or both)? Did you ask them to take care of her for a space of time while you were getting your life together? Again, if you gave them legal custody, it'll take the courts to sort it all out, whether you did this voluntarily or if it was a matter of protective services being involved.
3). Why won't your parents let you see your child? In most situations I've seen, grandparents don't usually try to keep their grandchild away from the mother or father unless there is some sort of court order in effect that prohibits visitation. I've heard of people trying to keep a son-in-law or daughter-in-law away from the child, but their own flesh and blood? That would be pretty odd, in my experience.
4). Is there something or someone in your life at this point that makes your parents feel that your daughter would not be safe with you? It could be a concern as serious as fear that your daughter might be exposed to the threat of some sort of abuse or other undesirable influences (drugs, alcohol--at the rate we're going, you might even add smoking to the list!) or something as relatively minor as the size of your living quarters.
The first thing you need to do is try to find out what concerns your parents have. Then, if you can't all come to some agreement, seek legal help.
2006-12-30 14:57:15 · answer #2 · answered by Chrispy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, what is wrong with you? Not, trying to be funny but is there something mentally or physically wrong? I'm asking because no one can take your child unless you let them or rather have something going on to were they feel they are more suitable than you...
So, are you doing something to make them think you aren't capable of taking care of the child.
I would take an honest look at the life you live.. the way you have raised your child and what you want for the future.... I think your parents wouldn't have taken the child if they didn't think that was the best for the child!
2006-12-30 13:41:34 · answer #3 · answered by danxtsupamodel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with "Source", but you have to look at all options, do they have your child legally, are you a bad mother, did you abandon your child and they had to take over and what is in the best interest of the child. The main thing will be if your able to provide a better quality of life for the child than the child already has, but get ready for a nasty fight. I wish you luck.
2006-12-30 13:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well when you had your child you were obviously not the right age to handle a child but now that you are clearly old enough to handle this child you should go to your parents and tell them how you feel and if they still refuse get the law to help you.
2006-12-30 15:11:26 · answer #5 · answered by hm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on who has "legal custody" of the child. Has this ever been determined by the court?
Would really need more information to help with this one.
2006-12-30 13:11:56 · answer #6 · answered by just_trump_my_ace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well how old are you? Did you ever go to court? If you never went to court them GO so you can get you child back
2006-12-30 13:10:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have abused or neglected her, your parents may be able to do this. Under different circumstances, however, it may be considered kidnapping. Consult an attorney, and, unless highly unusual conditions apply, file charges and take them to court.
2006-12-30 16:14:36 · answer #8 · answered by Earnesty_in_life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u are under 18 im pretty sure they can but if u are 18 they definrtly cannot do this GET OUT FAST IF UR 18!
Good Luck and Happy New Year!!
2006-12-30 14:54:28 · answer #9 · answered by Pom Pon Girl 161377 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UM, HELLO- CALL THE COPS, THEY HAVE NO RIGHT TO DO THAT! SHE'S YOUR CHILD NOT THEIRS! IT'S KIDNAPPING, EVEN IF THEY WERE HELPING YOU, IT DOESN'T GIVE THEM CUSTODY OVER HER. BUT MAYBE YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT WHY? PARENTS WOULDN'T JUST DO IT FOR NOTHING. ARE YOU SUITABLE TO TAKE CARE OF HER. I KNOW YOU SAID YOU WANT TO, BUT WOULD IT BE SAFE?
2006-12-30 13:05:10 · answer #10 · answered by purpledragonflyjrh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋