Q: Can my stepsons mother take him to rehab with her if she has a pending child endangerment charge?
My stepsons mother is currently on probation for felony number eight. In March she caught felonies nine, ten, and eleven. One of these felonies is Child Endangerment. CPS is involved but there is also a custody order from almost 3 years ago stating that she is the custodial parent. She is now entering treatment and states that she is taking him when she has been actively using and absent for the past two months in addition to threatening us and our home. She says if we do not comply she will call the cops but we haven't heard anything from CPS or anyone that states we have to give our son back to her. What is the best route here?
A: Read your last signed order concerning rights and visitation. Your order may be sufficient to cover your situation. CPS’s job does not cover asserting parental rights.
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