Q: Grandmother / DHS wanting child support after stealing my teenager
Approx Two years ago my daughter 16, was wanting to date and not finish school work. She went to her enabling grandmothers house for the weekend I demanded my daughter come back to finish her school work and they blocked my calls and moved to a different city. I went to police and they said I needed an attorney. Within a few days I was served with allegations of abuse from dhs and the public defender office. The grandmother and my daughter persuaded the judge she was in danger. Not the other kids just her. I tried defending myself and became overwhelmed. The grandmother has let her stay night with boys and things I do not allow. The judge ordered from my request family counseling. The grandmother canceled it. It’s been two years and I’ve seen my daughter a few times only when she needs something. I’ve forgiven them both but now I’m being sent papers to pay DHS / Grandmother back child support.
I went to my first hearing and explained everything. court is postponed to May 5, ‘19
A: If the grandmother has legal guardianship, you are required to pay child support.
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