Q: I live in North Carolina I want custody of my daughter which lives in New York Orange County what do I do
She lives in a 1 bedroom small apartment with her mom and dad and two out-of-control teenage girls she doesn't have anything to make a good home for my daughter I have my own place my own job I'm retired captain of the fire department in New York my daughter was born in North Carolina I want my daughter home With me she smokes marijuana with her teenage daughters and drinks liquor with them I want custody of my daughter she's out of control and now she's moving a new boyfriend in to her mom's house one bedroom apartment he's violent and no good and acts like he's in a gang his name is Jose is her brothers supplier I want my daughter and her mom and then sells narcotics pills and brother sells marijuana what do I do
A: You can report child abuse/ neglect to CPS and the police, and you can file for custody/ visits via family court. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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