Q: I am a non-parent whom was granted temporary custody of an infant do I have a fighting chance to gain permanent custody
The birth mom was gonna abort and she used drugs and didn't get any prenatal care for baby and then she was putting child up for adoption because she was too far along and then decided on family adoption. Do I have any chances of being able to keep the child permanently and now the grandmother has filed a petition for the custody as well. I currently share joint custody with the grandmother. Where do I stand and do I have a fighting chance? The birth mom is 25 with 2 other kids and lives in the home with her mom. What do/can I do in this matter? The birth mom cannot make it on her own
Thanks
Lost, confused, and devastated
A: This is not a question that can be answered with a simple reply on the internet. There is a lot going on with this case, and you need to speak to a local family law attorney to plan your case accordingly. There are many instances where a relative or non-relative can obtain custody of a child, and an experienced family law attorney will be able to guide you appropriately.
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