Recent content by ohiogranny

This sounds more like a power of attorney. Also, what is legal in CA or FL has nothing to do with poster's state of Illinois. They have attorneys, they can handle it. The parents' preference should trump anything else, they are the only ones with any rights to the kids. The bonding issue with...

I am a grandmother of 4. My son and his boy (and for a short time boy's mom) lived with us. Mom and baby were in and out, but baby was mostly here with his dad and us. Mom later gave Dad custody. Later Dad moved out for about 18 months, leaving boy with us. I had power of attorney for school and...

Since you have sole legal custody, you shouldn't need his signature on a passport application. He has no custody to revoke. The problem may be proving you have sole. See this: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html See step 5. If you are the only one on the child's...

What about the 4 year old?

LOL! No, it's way more than 2!

No, I think they usually get accurate advice here, and it's about the same as they get elsewhere, but I think some shop around. I replied to one the other day who posted at both places. I guess it's okay to get a "second opinion". I didn't realize this one posted here first. I'll go back to...

Bay...have you noticed lately if they don't get the advice they wanted at FA, they come here? :)

Also, try to get a GAL appointed to the case. It will cost some but may be split between you.

That sounds serious but I have no advice on what to do about it. You will need proof (convictions) of this. YOU need to file for paternity/parenting time/support. She can't sign anything for you. She is the only legal parent at this point. You will have to give the child to her. How...

You have been given excellent, state-specific legal advice on the other site you posted on. You don't have any custody/visitation rights YET. Mom has full custody until a court says otherwise.

...and only ONE reference to his children in all that..whatever that was... If you want REAL legal help, get a free half hour consult with an attorney.

I was wondering if he was a troll...now I get it.

I doubt very much that she could terminate her rights without a step parent adoption. She MIGHT have given Dad custody. IF she TPR'ed, that would make you legal strangers to this child because she would no longer be Mom. I found this from the Indiana statutes: 32-719.Visitation rights of...

Doesn't sound right about the cops involvement, but I'm no expert there. He would need PROOF that half-sis is getting high and that she is endangering them by doing so. Does she babysit them? And the aunt with the pills....what kind? Again, he needs proof. As for school, if she missed...

Kudos to him. Not important. Was she charged with child endangering or whatever? Was CPS ever involved? Is she currently without gas or electric? Are mom and dad in the same state? I don't think he'll prevail unless he can PROVE that mom's actions are endangering HIS kids. The other...