my cousin went to prison 4 years ago, and she lost custody of her daughter to her ex. he up and moved to texas without permission from the courts, and my cousin. since she has been out of prison almost 11/2 she has been trying desperatly to find her daughter. the stepmother has recently found her, long story short, her ex is back in mi. awaiting a 15 year prison sentence for criminal sexual conduct in the second degree. when first arrested he sent their daughter back to texas, so she could not be found. Now according to texas law is that legal, to give his father guardianship.
2007-07-08 05:37:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Under the circumstances with both parents being in prison the child had to have somewhere to go. He should have informed his ex wife where their daughter was/is. Maybe your cuz should hire an attorney or contact the friend of the court or her local family independence agency.
2007-07-08 05:51:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Texas law is not the law that matters. Michigan law is what matters. Go see an attorney. There are not enough facts here to know, or to make any kind of accurate prediction. In some states, a parent forfeits all parental rights when they are sent to prison for a felony. Even when released, they have no rights until they go through certain processes to get the kid(s) back. Then, they can't do so unless a judge reinstates their parental rights. The thing to do is to go see an attorney. Also, if there is a probation or parole officer, she needs to speak with them as well.
2007-07-08 05:45:15 · answer #2 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question was confusing, but I doubt any court in TX granted legal guardianship under such circumstances.
2007-07-08 05:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by Michael H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋