Distraught Father, have joint custody, ex has physical cstdy but child is living with non-family I do not know, what can I do?

Greensboro, NC Viewed 22 times. Posted 27 days ago in Child Custody
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Please help! My 10yr old daughter is supposed to be living with her mother but instead she rides the bus to a friends house and spends most nights there or with another neighbor while my ex is dancing (exotic, as a job) and going out to bars. My daughter wants to come live with my wife and me; she isnt even sleeping in a bed, is sleeping on these peoples sofas. She says the only time her mother see's her is when she gets her other two children every other weekend. Her ex husband took them away via emergency custody by proving neglect. My daughters grades are failing and her emotional state is worsening. I cannot afford a lawyer but Ive been told I need one to file for emergency custody. Is there anything I can do to get my daughter out of this situation?
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Mark S Williams

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This attorney is licensed in North Carolina and 1 other state. Posted 7 days ago. Flag as objectionable
It is always best to have an attorney. But if you can't afford an attorney, you can file for custody on your own. Get an attorney to at least help you draft the documents you will need to file in court. You can be sanctioned if you file inappropriate documents and your case can be dismissed if the i's are not dotted and t's crossed.

Some law firms, like ours, offer unbundled legal services where we will help you draft the documents for a fee. You then represent yourself. See our Virtual Law Office for more information or contact a local attorney.

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