Woodward, OK asked in Child Custody for Oklahoma

Q: If a mother with sole custody gives me p.o.t. of her children. Can their biological father take them?

She has sole custody and lives in the next town, he lives in another state and has no granted visitation or custody She is mentally unstable to have them and signed p.o.t to me and now he wants to come and get them and take them with him. Can he

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Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Pryor, OK
  • Licensed in Oklahoma

A: No under the facts you have given, without first going to court. You should consult an experienced Family Law Attorney, in your area to help you obtain legal custody as their Guardian.

Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Pryor, OK
  • Licensed in Oklahoma

A: Forgot to add in my previous answer to you that depending on many circumstances, DHS might be able to help with the guardianship. Contact them.

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