Q: Can i gain custody
Hi when I was 15 and in foster care I was ordered by a judge to not see my ex or the baby we had because my foster parent wouldn't allow it. When I was 18 and got out of foster care I got to see my kid until my ex got back with her boyfriend. Now she is 10 and at least once a year I contact my ex hoping to see my daughter but she won't allow it because of her now husband. I was contacted by cps my daughter had ran away from school because she was scared to go home to her moms. And they say she smells like cat pee so bad all the time it's became a reportable problem. I have two other bio kids and a step kid I live with and support. Is there any way of gaining custody after this long I'm very worried about her safety and well being . I am also behind on child support
A: That's not a question that can be answered easily. Custody cases are some of the most complex cases in a family law practice. It is very fact dependent. Unfortunately, you do not provide enough information to properly evaluate your concern. I suggest you engage an experienced family law attorney who will be able to properly interview you and gain the facts necessary to properly advise you.
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