Q: How does he go about obtaining legal and sole custody or does he already have it? (See Details)
My fiancé’s child’s mother just died. He has paperwork stating the child is his but, the child’s grandmother it making it difficult to see her. She is even trying to move out of the state with her. What should we do?
A: He has to file for legitimation and serve the grandmother.
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A: Call the police and go get her. If that doesn't work, file a habeas action. Talk to a local attorney about this quickly, as this is only going to get more difficult if she moves out of state with the child.
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A: You should consult with an attorney right away, especially if she's trying to leave the state with the child. As my colleague stated, he needs to file for legitimation, which will give him legal rights to the child. Until he does that he won't have any legal rights to get custody of her. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
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