Q: If I’ve been in recovery and clean off drugs can I get my custody back?
There’s a long history between me and my sons grandmother and she just doesn’t like me and always wanted to take my son from me. Well she filed a petition with the court and the judge gave her temporary legal and physical custody even though I had proof I was clean and in an outpatient program. Months are going by, if by the time our final hearing comes I have a year clean, what are my chances of getting my custody back?
A: It's great that you are taking steps to be and stay sober, and the longer that continues, the better. Courts are looking out for children's best interests, and that means parents with problems need to take steps to address them. That may include individual counseling, drug treatment, taking a parenting class, etc. Talk to an attorney in your area about things you can do to improve and demonstrate your ability to parent well, and good luck to you and your family.
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