Q: My Aunts children were placed with me by dhr. How hard is it for me to win custody if she completes dhr req before court
They were removed from her in a dirty hotel room for several reasons including unsafe living, alcohol abuse, controlled substance abuse and a sexual abuse allegation that the daughter has since not spoken about to confirm it. Since being with me their grades have improved, they're getting healthy, not being bullied, have their own bed and clean clothes, everything they could want. The oldest boy doesn't want to return home. We filed for custody and have court this month but we are scared she will buy a place to live with income tax just in time to get the kids back and then it will be back to her filthy ways. I can not afford a lawyer but I want to fight for these kids and give them their best chance at a normal life. Any info on how these cases usually play our and what to do or expect Is much appreciated.
A: You are fighting a tough battle to get children away from their natural parents. You will have to show that they remain subjects of abuse or neglect. This will be hard in the face of DHR who will say mom is good and that they should be returned to her. The judge will hear all of the evidence before returning the kids to mom. It usually takes more than her completing their requirements to get the kids back. However, understand that when DHR placed the children with you they probably did so with the goal of reuniting them with the mother. You need a lawyer to deal with this.
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