Q: I need to know how to get custody of my grandkid my daughter lives with me I
The children have been with me there hole life so has my daughter they won't let me speak so the judge has no ideal that I have raised them .please help my daughter has mental health issues any substance abuse
A: What about the father? Depending on what's going on, you could try to pursue a guardianship. But if there is an available father, and custody is not appropriate with mom (your daughter), the father will take priority over you. It doesn't matter if you raised the kids; the court will first seek to keep children with a parent over a grandparent.
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