Q: I have legal custody of my kids in Texas, my ex's parents are holding them from me, can I go get my kids from school?
Long story short our house caught fire, I left my kids in LA while we repaired the house, never signed any custody or guardianship, things took longer than expected due to several deaths in my family, since they have had them they tell my kids bad things about me, tell my kids to lie to me, alienate me, tell me one thing so I won't be there for events and then make it look like I don't show up, I have been trying to get them back, they refuse to give them to me. their father is in and out if the picture he is now currently living there with his parents, he and I have been talking about transitioning the kids back home, I was supposed to get them this last weekend and on Thursday the kids call me and lie to me saying they have plans. Which they did not, my question is if I take a certified copy of the custody orders and go to my kids school, will the school release my kids to me? What are my rights I doubt my name was put on any paperwork, should I bring any other documentation?
A: Your issues sound very complicated. I do not think that you should follow legal advice on the internet with your facts. You should sit down with an attorney who can properly evaluate your details and issues. You may well have rights to go to your kids school however. But, you need to make sure before doing so. Good luck and let us know if you would like our assistance. 888-343-4529.
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