Q: Temporary custody was given to me and I let her visit hermom and adult brothers and aunt's. But she won't give her back.
Her mother refuses to give child back. We live in ga and they live in lousiana. The Mother lied about having an apt and doing well and is currently living in a one bedroom apartment with the child's aunt. But is refusing to let us come back and get her. It was supposed to be a visit bc she hasn't seen siblings or that side in the 3 yrs of us having her bc no plans were ever made. Now they are saying we can't come back and get her. We have temporary custody and have had her 3 years and she's been in school here three years. When she came she didn't have but a small sack of clothing to her name and she had been house hopping with her birth mom before we got her mom to let us get her and sign temp papers. What can we do?
A: You should consult with an attorney as soon as possible to review the custody papers you have and advise on your options. Your next step will likely depend on whether the papers you have giving you temporary custody were signed by a judge.
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