Can a convicted felon (for meth) legally get custody of our 8 year old child?

Asked 9 months ago - Hartselle, AL

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My daughters father and I signed a Establish paternity order with custody and visitation included. In the papers he agreed to me moving out of alabama. The lawyer that we had said if I moved outside of 100 miles I had to let him know I was moving ahead of time. I did let him know and he went to court two days after I left and said I took her and he knew nothing about it. The judge gave him temporary full custody and no visitation for me. Now we went to court and the judge knows about his drug conviction and may still give him custody. He was convicted 10/5/11 of second degree manufacturing of meth. He is on 5 year probation. My crimminal record is clean. I have never been convicted of anything. I am a good mom and our daughter wants to be with me.

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    Huntsville Car / Auto Accident Lawyer
    Contributor Level 18

    Answered August 28, 2012 13:39. Yes. It is up to the judge.

    The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The... more

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