i have a 8 1/2 daughter in Or me California. in 2000 her father and i had joint custody and he had physical custody.CA(i wasn't working that's y i was denied for physical custody He then took off to Or in 2001, w/o my consent the only way things are ok & not have him take off again go off god knows where with her is if i keep it cool. my dad passed away when i was real young and i wanted her to get the chance to spend time with her dad.things were ok. in'04, d grandma summon me for custody battle in or, come to find out she has been taking care of her those times i thought she was with dad, i have no $ for lawyer & in training for mgmt & i can easily loose it , gma told me that when i get on my feet i could have my dghtr the cstdy is for insurance purpose. now she wont let me be alone with her when i visited 2x, not returning my call when she said she will, don't send me pictures, not calling me when she's sick holidays. i'll be n OR wed to mon,what can i do about this?need help
2007-02-12 07:27:34 · 4 answers · asked by whyalwaysbadthingshappen 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Ask the judge to appoint an attorney to represent you. There are lawyers who specialize in representing those who can't afford the high costs of well-known attorneys.
2007-02-12 07:35:44 · answer #1 · answered by Richard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you are her mother and you have the other half of joint custody. If dad took off all you have to do is file a motion pro-se to change legal custody, Her G mo has no legal right to be her custodian! I would also check and see if old grandma is receiving benefits from the state, which would be fraud!
If her father is not around, you, as her mother, can pick her up anytime you want if dear ole dad is not around!
2007-02-12 07:40:18 · answer #2 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I'd call the police and report both for kidnapping. Joint custody does not mean take the child without permission.
And DO NOT sign over "temporary" custody - you will never get the child back.
2007-02-12 07:32:14 · answer #3 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1ST LET THE COURT KNOW THAT YOU ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD A LAWYER, THAT MIGHT GIVE YOU SOME EXTRA TIME. AND, KEEP IN MIND, THAT IN MOST CASES, THE COURTS TRY TO KEEP CHILDREN WITH THERE MOTHER. KEEP FIGHTING FOR YOUR DAUGHTER. LET THEM KNOW WHAT HER FATHER TOLD YOU AND, AND DIDNT TELL YOU.
2007-02-12 07:32:11 · answer #4 · answered by buzyb 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋