um, we need the longer story- what do you mean by quot;tookquot;- did they file, and win, guardianship? Why did they do that in the first place? If there is no court order giving them actual guardianship,she just calls the police and goes over there... e-mail me the information
Not knowing what she did to lose them in the first place makes it difficult to say. If the courts awarded her parents the children, it s probably for a good reason. Typically they do prefer the mother having custody versus the grandparents. Perhaps she should seek counsel with a lawyer.
I am going through the same thing.They have the money I don t. I got a lawyer but I ve started fightin for her in June of 2006 and no results yet.It is a terrible thing to go through for a mother. You can go to legal aide. Or maybe go in front of a judge and get a court appointed lawyer.Some grandparents can be so evil.They don t realize they are hurting the child while they are being selfish in satisfying there own pleasures. I hope it works out. And believe me God sees all.
What do you mean quot;her parents took her kids?quot; How old is your friend? Grandparents have no right to custody when it comes to grandchildren. All you have to do is call the police, and tell them that the grandparents have her kids. They have no legal standing to have the grandchildren in the first place. And, there are plenty of lawyers who will work pro bono in Family Court.
Depends did she give her parents temporary guardianship? Did she just say can you take them for a week? Bottom line is, if she didnt give her parents custody *not temporary custody, but actual custody in writing* She can show up with the sheriffs dept and the children s birth certificates and pick her children up. Her parents have NO rights to the children, or even to see the children, UNLESS the mother GAVE them her rights, or the kids were placed with her parents via CPS.
that s easy..as long as she has nothing for her parents to attack her about..they are hers..whats the problem?? go to a wellfare office..they will help her. look for free consultation in the yellow pages. who ever gave me a thumbs down..wtf ever!!...my answer is the best one here..if you can show me a better one..go for it.
wow... CA law is difficult. if DCF (child amp; Family) is involved at all, the $$ does all the talking the local legal aid society helps people who cant afford legal representation. you could try the california bar as a resource. if she signed over rights or custody to her parents, you could fight it that way, because the other parent also has to relinquish custody unless there s a reason (abuse) that would prevent either parent from getting custody in the first place.
If she has good credentials for keeping her kids, no drugs, men, etc. Contact legal aid. In many state lawyers have to do pro bono work. Maybe she ll get a good one. Child custody cases are a *****, so she better have all her ducks in a row.
If she cannot afford a lawyer, she has two options. First, she can try to find legal aid clinics that help people in her situation -- or find an attorney who would work pro bono (for free, or for very little money). These can be found through the various lawyer referrals services. (http://www.calbar.ca.gov) Second, if she cannot find an attorney, she can try to represent herself. This is difficult, and requires a lot of time and effort and learning on her part. But it can be done.
She needs to contact Legal Aid.
Do you want the truth or a sunshine coated lie? Without photographs of the grandparents having sex with the children while the Dad watches, or vice versa, without a lawyer she will never get primary custody. She might get visitation, but not custody. The kids desire is not really even taken into account until they are twelve and not even then if the grandparents or dad can cast a shadow of a doubt that she is somehow an unfit mother. That said, there are groups that will get her a lawyer regardless of her income. She just needs to find the ones in her area by using the Internet. Child custody is the ugliest thing in our society. I have seen it from the outside since I paid for my soon to be ex s child custody battle with her ex and it ruined our marriage. And we won. That s how ugly it is. I would wish your friend luck, but there is none to be had. Sorry. I can give more advice if your friend wants it. Just ask.
Try contacting Legal Aid............
you talk to an attorney and you Make the grand parents pay the court fees, depending on the situation, do they have legal custody? if not, than she can go to the police station in the area where the kids are located and have an escort and just pick them up
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