My twins were in foster care when i found out i was the father. When i found out i was the father i took it to court and got physical coustody of them. The mother has not tried to see them in 5 years until now what can i do so she wont get coustody?
2007-12-26 14:03:16 · 7 answers · asked by ernest 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Like the other guy said, get an attorney. My cousin was a heroin addict, she lost her kids. The dad had custody and she was gone for years. Later she fixed her life and got custody. So get a lawyer tomorrow but dont mention it to her or your kids. You dont want to give her ideas.
2007-12-26 14:13:02 · answer #1 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a lawyer who specializes in Family Law.
The courts tend to rule in the favour of the children.
The way I see it, a mother who hasn't had any time for her kids in over 5 years isn't very likely to want full custody.
If she wants visitation with them, that has a high potential for being very beneficial for all, so don't try to keep her out of the childrens lives entirely. But if she is comming around with some pre-determined notion of entitlement, then I would see that as her showing signs that she could be a risk to the children. So give her a chance but be carefull.
2007-12-26 14:12:28 · answer #2 · answered by No More 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Until the mother of those girls goes to court to try to get custody, you have nothing to worry about.
However you might want to go to court to make her pay child support for now and for the past five years.
If she tries to regain custody of them, you'll need a sharp lawyer and it will be an uphill battle for her.
I know of several online support groups to help you in that matter.
And I too am a single Dad with custody of my children, having won an 11 year long legal battle with their mother.
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2007-12-26 14:11:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 05:33:58 · answer #4 · answered by hogge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I live, it'd be very, very difficult, if not impossible for her to get custody now. She's gone too long without doing anything about it. Husband and I spoke with a lawyer about him trying for joint custody of his kids (his ex has full custody) because they're with us half the time anyway, and our lawyer said it wasn't worth pursuing because we had gone five years with the arrangement and didn't do something sooner.
I'm not sure I'd worry until you actually have something to worry about.
2007-12-26 14:26:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I truly don't think you have much to worry about, hon.
Your kids are there with you and they look to you as their provider, role model and you've provided them a safe home, i'm sure. I'd imagine they see you as the person they depend upon.
Do your kids know their mom wants to see them? And what do they think? You could also take them to a therapist for help with their feelings... child psychologists are very good, believe me.
If your children's mother has "issues" and tries to get custody, you could petition the court to have her take a psychological evaluation (you would probably have to take one, too). You can ask your attorney about this.
I think it's a good idea to consult a good family law attorney. take care.
2007-12-26 14:20:16 · answer #6 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CALL A LAWYER NOW!!!
2007-12-26 14:07:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋