I live in Ohio, I am a good parent and I do not have any drug or alcohol problems, etc. My oldest son has gotten into some trouble and is on probation. I told his Prob. Officer I knew about him badmouthing behind my back, forgot about my son while he was in JDC, and I was aware of him plotting with other parent's family to send my son to them. My son and I overheard him talking with his boss and said I couldn't have custody; she told him, I don't know what you're going to do but it'd better be fast. He has scared my mother into fighting me for custody. My son knows only part of what happened, but I was told I should just give them up because I cannot win, it's already been decided when he spoke to the Judge. I'm not financially well off, I don't know where to turn. I'm dedicated to my kids and this tears my heart out. Can anyone help me?
2007-01-11 22:49:58 · 4 answers · asked by californiagirl_66ohio 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
try talking to the judge. this would be an "ex parte" meeting. show yourself as being concerned about the situation. good luck.
2007-01-11 22:58:13 · answer #1 · answered by sinned 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are a good parent and do not have any drug or ETOH problems, why is your mother fighting you for custody? Whatever the story is, you as a biological parent have statutory rights that are very rarely suspended unless there is a clear showing to the Court that it is in you son's "best interest".
If you are not financially well off, go to Legal Aid and you may qualify for a pro bono attorney. You do need an attorney in this because you are up against "the system".
Also, what does your son want? He has a voice in this as well, a small one because of the legal issue, but nevertheless he does have a voice.
2007-01-12 07:50:50 · answer #2 · answered by PhD 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
U r not telling the whole story and when a person usually doesn't tell the whole story they r usually hiding something as u r obviously doing. Why is JDC and the judicial Dept. involved in ur life in the first place? Because u and ur son r perfect angels and don't bother anyone or get into any trouble at school or with each other. He's been taken away from u for a good reason The dept. of children and families just don't randomly take children from their mothers and give them to grandparents who they think can do a better job than their own parents can. And what did he do to be in Juvvy with a probation officer assigned to him? Sure u got me convinced, now take ur medicine as they spoon it to u or pay for a good lawyer one way or another.
2007-01-12 07:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by papabeartex 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hire an attorney that isn't afraid of the PO.
2007-01-12 08:21:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋