Q: My son gave me temp custody in 2016. I've raised child for 10 yrs. Is he able to take her back?
My son has joint custody with the mom who moved out of state when child was 3. This is my 3rd year bringing het to Colorado to work for the winter. I've raised her since birth. Up until 3 i had her 4 days per week and her mom had her 3 days. She'll be 10 in Dec. My son now wants her back but she wants to be with me. She sleeps in his bed with him and his girlfriend and does not have a bedroom. He gets home around 8 from work. I don't feel that she is supervised when she's with him. I have a notarized statement from my son giving me temporary custody. By law What must I do.
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A: You need to consult with a family law attorney to discuss your situation in detail. It sounds like you may have what's called "standing," meaning legal grounds to file a custody case. To ultimately gain custody you will need to show the court clear and convincing evidence that it is in the child's best interest for you to have custody. Your first step is to meet with an attorney to thoroughly assess your situation.
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