Make sure that she has a copy of the court order giving you sole custody and placement, and mother has no right to placement (visitation). She can...

You should certainly contact the social worker and the court to let them know that you are a relative and are available to care for the child. In...

Whether DCF can take your child at birth, even if you haven't neglected or abused that child, depends on your state's laws. Some states, like...

A judge or a court commissioner will make the final decision on competency. A doctor's report is important evidence, but not dispositive. A...

Anyone can apply for guardianship. However, a judge or commissioner must approve the person as a guardian. These kinds of criminal problems can...

You definitely should go back to court with a request to revise the guardianship to make yourself the sole guardian or to have a neutral third...

I agree with the other answer, and also would advise you to be careful about what you say in public places for this very reason. You never know...

You should get an experienced family attorney to help you in your area. If your child's father is going to prison for a long time, that does not...

If your girlfriend is 19, she is an adult. Assuming that she is not under guardianship, she can make decisions for herself about her education. ...

If your mother actually adopted your children, that cut off your legal rights. If she just had them under guardianship, then you still have the...