Q: How do I get custody of our granddaughter?
We have had her since she was 2 months. Her mother was using drugs and alcohol. She could not handle her. She is now 23 months old. Her mother is still homeless and unstable. She says she is not using. But unsure if that's true. Out of anger and vindictiveness she is threatening to take her away. We feel that it's not in the babies best interest for her to have her. We're also concerned about her visiting with her unsupervised.
A:
In short, you need to find a family law attorney to look into filing a child custody case on your behalf.
In general, parents have first priority in regards to the custody of their children unless there is another factor at play. The fact that you have had custody for a prolonged period of time may impact any outcome. Regardless, you need to talk to someone familiar in this area of law so they can perform a full case analysis and help you decide on the best course of action.
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