How can I go about getting custody of my nieces ?
You would need to file for guardianship or third party custody. It would be tricky to get all the necessary evidence into a trial without an attorney.
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You would need to file for guardianship or third party custody. It would be tricky to get all the necessary evidence into a trial without an attorney.
Not knowing the father of the unborn baby is not a reason for removal.
No. You must file a notice of relocation. If father then objects, you will have a hearing regarding the move.
You have to file a juvenile paternity case as soon as possible.
Get an attorney! You may qualify for a public defender since this is a CHINS case. Request one right away or hire private.
Whoever is filing needs to ask the courthouse clerk for the paperwork to complete a fee waiver. Most courts will want you to fill paperwork out...
You should be getting paperwork in the mail of your charges and a date to appear in court.
Based on these facts, you should intervene as a third party and ask for custody of the children.
If this is in a CHINS case, I would suggest asking your attorney to come to the next family team meeting to listen to what the recommendations are...
You need to schedule an appointment and take your list of concerns to your attorney. You need to be following the orders of your case and comply...