Q: Can a child be removed from a Single 17 yr old Mom?
My Niece is a 17 yr old Single Mom of a 4 yr old girl. My niece, was recently sexually assaulted and moved in with me (35 yr old Single Mom as well) but, The mother to my Niece filed for temp custody of her granddaughter (the 4 yr old) on terms that the mother isn't mentally able to take care of her right now. My Niece, again is 17, but turns 18 in August and will inherit a very large fortune from her grandfather. Which she plans to buy a home, car, & put her self through college. She is mentally & physically able to take care of her Daughter. She is a great Mother. Thing is her daughter was taken from her today on court order without her being in court or being told what is going on. She was never notified about anything other than her mother wanting to file for custody. A lawyer woman came to my door with a court order and a police officer to escort her 4 yr old Daughter to her grandma. Is that legal? What does She need to do now?
A: Contact a local family law attorney right away. The attorney can review all of the documents and advise as to your options.
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