Erlanger, KY asked in Child Custody, Family Law and Juvenile Law for Kentucky

Q: I am a grandmother of 3. my sister was supposed to sign custody to her son and his girlfriend what do I do to get them.

My sister had custody of my grandchildren due to my daughter using drugs and I did not find out until later. I tried to get them but judge left them with my sister. Found out my sister was suppose to moved to Florida with a boyfriend and sign the custody over to my nephew and his girlfriend my question is how could this happen and how can I find out if this is true because I was custody of my grandchildren. I want what is in best interest of the kids. Please help a grandmother that is waiting for her disability and loves them very much and have been worried about them because I have not been allowed to see them.

1 Lawyer Answer

A: If yourister is leaving town, you need to go back to the dna court and ask the judge to change custody to you.

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