Child custody?

Question

I have a 2 year old son that I have custody of he went to visit his father and now his father has temp custody of him how is that possiable and why was I not told about this? I have to go to court in michigan to get custody of my son how is it that his father can do this with out the courts saying anything to me? Please help me

Answer 1

yeh i once had a custody child. i think it was ambrosia, u no the really yellow, sweet custard? Anyway I washed it all off him and he was fine after that.

Answer 2

The best logical explaination I can give you from my point of view is that I was taken from my mother by my grandparents because of personal issues I'd rather not discuss. They were my legal gaurdians because the court saw my grandparents as responsible adults who were very capable of meeting all of my needs; needs such as a stable home environment. If the court saw that your child's father is capable of taking care of the child and himself then they would give him temporary custody considering the current living situation and the home environment. The court would want to place the child where his needs are best met. As for my guess, now this is just a guess, I think the reason why the court didn't notify you with the temporary custody, is his father has the right to not say anything to you. Therefore, the court had to respect his privacy.
I don't know much about the court system, I'm just going on logic here and the experiences that I've personally experienced or know of. But, have you gone to a lawyer and got him/her to explain how the court system really works (with child custody)? I would get the lawyer to explain the rights of your child's father and your rights and why he nor them didn't notify you before hand. My guess would be a privacy act. I would get all the evidence you have including legal documents stating that you also have custody of the child, get a lawyer and go to court.
There is something that you could consider if you would like, and it's just a suggestion. If both of you are divorced and really want to be there for the child, then I would look into shared custody. I know of a few people who have had shared custody over their children and I have been good friends with their children. I know a parent might be concerned that it would be hard on the child to be going back and forth, but it'll become just another routine for them hopefully. Your son may or may not understand at first why he may have to go back and forth from mommy and daddy's house, but after a while I think he'll get used to it. Just remember you're not alone. There are other people who are in the same or similar situation as you. Good luck and I hope everything turns out okay. Until then, take care!

P.S. Whatever happens, remember it's all in the best interests of your son.

Answer 3

Did his father tell you this over the phone? Or does he actually have custody papers that you have seen? Because unless he actually has custody papers with a more recent date on them than yours, you could probably just show up at his house with the police and your own custody papers and get him back. It could simply be that he feels "I've got him, I'm gonna keep him."

Otherwise, he was probably granted "emergency" custody. Usually, this is only done if the Department of Children and Family Services is involved and they feel there is significant reason to grant him custody, even if its based upon a lie (such as he told them you abandoned your son with him).

I'm sorry to say you may have to simply go through the entire court mess.

Answer 4

unless you go to court then both parents have shared custody, once you go to court the terms are defined by a judge, so go to court.

Answer 5

Get your documents together that prove you have custody....go to family court and/or get an attorney.....fight like hell. Do something today and move quickly.