Q: Daughter in law has lost her children for being an unfit parent. Lying to the courts and now we cannot see the children
My addict son and daughter in law have lost custody of their children, and my sister in law is fostering/ possible adopting in Nov if rights are terminated. In a last ditch effort to get the children removed from my sister in law, she is telling social services that my husband is doing drugs with my son (who we have not seen in months) and now we are no longer able to see our grandchildren unless supervised. It is defamation of character and I am curious what rights we might have to defend ourselves. The children's lawyer, social services, and the courts have not attempted to investigate or even contact us to ask us one question on the matter. It is documented that both parents are pathological liars, unfit parents, etc. Her parents are documented heroin/meth users and go to the methadone clinic and now she is making the same untrue accusations against us. What can we do as grandparents?
A: You have a complicated situation on your hands. Obviously I can't give you specific advice without knowing a whole lot more. At the same time make sure you are see the kids and contact an attorney. November is not that far away I would suggest talking to someone as soon as possible.
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