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Hopalong:
Seasons,
My thoughts about getting advice on custody were probably the equivalent of "going nuclear."

In your shoes, I wouldn't be ready for that and would probably be overwhelmed at the idea. I'm sorry for going too far.

Still, I do think you're being abused, so whatever protections/bolstering of boundaries and hopefully, too, some outside/objective listening and support...YOU DESERVE.

love
Hops

seasons:
Hops,

Thank you so much for your wisdom and kindness.

 I wrote out a response earlier but it's not here, sorry.

 My daughter is home from school, and it has gotten worse! Just found out M with child is going to court for larceny that happened at her job.

 I haven't told my daughter I know yet. A very sad day...

 Updating soon! Oh, if I had more lawyer money I would of tried to get my granddaughter in a heartbeat. I've spent thousands already on custody issues with the father and my daughter. :(

 

 

lighter:

--- Quote from: seasons on October 12, 2013, 05:14:46 PM --- is home from school, and it has gotten worse! Just found out M with child is going to court for larceny that happened at her job.

 
 Updating soon! Oh, if I had more lawyer money I would of tried to get my granddaughter in a heartbeat. I've spent thousands already on custody issues with the father and my daughter. :(

 

--- End quote ---


Seasons:

You can research the statutes on Grandparent rights in your State, and pull together evidence, and information you'd need to prove your case without paying an attorney a dime.  Then, if you decide you're going to go for custody, you can hire an attorney to help you file necessary papers and represent you in court.  Your pulling together the case, organizing the evidence, and educating your attorney in a timely fashion will save you tons of money, IME.

In this State the courts care very much about Grandparents who have cared for Grandchildren in their own home, provided consistent childcare, supported the gc and been a large part of their lives.  At the very least, that kind of loving Grandparent gets court ordered visitation.

If you think about it, you might be able to come up with some creative ways to document your case.  Check on your State's laws regarding recording conversations, etc.   I should think a nanny cam might be of interest, depending on what you're trying to document.

If you present a case without proper documentation to back up every aspect of your case, you add time, trouble and money, IME.   Careful documentation makes all the difference in the world.

Good luck,
Lighter

lighter:
How are you doing, Seasons?

gratitude28:
Oh Seasons,
I am so sorry. You are caught in a situation with a lot of selfish people. I am sure there is no easy answer, but I am sending prayers and love.
Beth

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