She has worked very hard to change her life and her styles for the better. She divorced her abusive husband, moved to a new home that is clean and safe, gotten counseling, joined and faithfully committed to a church, taken parenting classes and courses and is feeling good about herself and her new life. While they are in state custody she has had visits with them twice per week, sets up and attends all their Dr appointments and dental appointments. She has come such a long way and done so much. I don't think its a show I think she really has learned a lesson in life.
Court is today to determine if she should get her kids back or if the state should put them up for adoption. The state wants them to go up for adoption. I have known her since she was 17 and she is 27 now. I believe she is true to her word and her hard work. What should I say in court today to help but not overdo anything?
2007-03-15 03:10:08 · 15 answers · asked by Angeleyez 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Say exactly what you wrote here. I wish her the best of luck and hope she gets the kids back.
2007-03-15 03:12:36 · answer #1 · answered by lorraine 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to say what you just wrote. That she's come along way - she's done everything that the court wanted her to do in order to get her children back. All of the changes she's made in her life shows that she knows she made a mistake and she's done everything she can to make a better home for her children. My parents used to do foster care - and the court looks favorably upon parents who attempt to make changes. If they can see that she has cleaned up her act - gotten rid of an abusive husband - and really tried to learn to be a better parent - 9 times out of 10 they will put the kids back with the parent. The state can't make her give them up for adoption. She has to sign them over I think. Good luck to you today. What a good friend you are to do this.
2007-03-15 03:18:12 · answer #2 · answered by charlie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Exactly what you said today. Don't give predictions about the future beyond a very simple statement or two. Focus on what you have observed specifically.
Remember it's a court of law and they are more interested in facts, not emotion. Emotion from the mother might help, but not the extra witnesses.
2007-03-15 03:20:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 10:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make the judge aware of the length of time that you've known her, and what a change that you have seen in her. Her visits with them and keeping appts. will work in her favor. Pray for the best of all concerned, thats the best you can do.
2007-03-15 05:05:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Say what you said here also show proof have other people who have helped her along the way! Good luck friend she can do it. Also she may want to show she can support the children.
2007-03-15 03:15:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them the truth. that you have know her for 10 years and that you really do believe that she has changed. no one who didn't want to truly be a parent would go through all that she has to get her kids back.
2007-03-15 03:22:57 · answer #7 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it should all be on record what she has done and overcome if court thinks she done enough and by what you say she has she will get her kids back if not they will be adopted not much you say or do will change it hope all goes well
2007-03-15 03:16:23 · answer #8 · answered by missdisney1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say exactly that. That she is willing to make them a priority.
Generally they file to terminate rights when a parent hasn't taken steps to rehabilitate. I don't understand this situation.
2007-03-15 03:16:59 · answer #9 · answered by professorc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you just said is what you should probably say in court....sounds good to me anyway.
Good luck....am hoping for the best for you, your friend, and those children.
2007-03-15 03:23:13 · answer #10 · answered by mom2ace 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋