Parental Rights

Your mom can't "sign her parental rights over" unless your sister is going to adopt you. Your mom can sign an order granting your sister custody...

Can my mom really take my son?

She can certainly try. Did you get a notice of hearing yet? You should have a court date scheduled within 10 days, and at that hearing you will...

Temp custody grandmother verses mother?

It's impossible for anyone to predict a custody outcome. This question really needs to be posed to your attorney, not a message board.

I have a dss case due to my fiance passing from an overdose. How can i lose my kids due to previous substance abuse?

I'm sorry that you've been dealing with all of this. The "why" is irrelevant at this point, but the answer is that DSS can always intervene if...

Can I get a restraining order against my child’s step father? He has been to jail for domestic abuse against my child’s mom.

File a motion to modify custody if you already have an order in place, or file a complaint for custody if you do not. Request that the child not...

I have been served with a Motion of Contempt stating I have missed two child supports I did not should I get a lawyer?

You should hire an attorney if you're able to do so. You can apply for court-appointed counsel if you cannot afford one.

If I have the paper work to show the mother signed her right over ..... what do I do from there?

You need to hire an attorney. You need about 15 more forms to be completed by both bio mom, bio dad, and you before you can start the process. ...

Can texts messages or pictures be used against you in child custody?

Yes, pictures and text messages can certainly be used in a custody case.

Why would cps have to come to court if the case is closed and I file a motion to modify my current order?

If DSS hasn't relinquished jurisdiction and converted the case to a Chapter 50 custody case, they will be involved every time there is court action...

That isn't grounds for a motion to dismiss, but you can ask that the attorney withdraw from the case. You need to allege the facts that support...