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Will father automatically be able to get custody when he's released?
I do have legal custody through the court. He was served with the papers for the hearing when mom signed child over to me. But obviously couldn't appear because he was in prison. But the court papers do say I have legal custody.Yes.
Unless you have a court order giving you custody.
Now would be a good time to consult with an attorney.
the court papers do say I have legal custody.
Thank you.Then he will have to petition the court for custody (or visitation) when he gets out. It won't be automatic.
You would still be wise to consult an attorney now and prepare for the possibility.
I have had custody of my 8 yr old grandson for almost 7 yrs. His dad was incarcerated when he was 3 mos old. Mother signed custody over when he was 1.
Will father automatically be able to get custody when he's released?
He was served with the papers for the hearing when mom signed child over to me. But obviously couldn't appear because he was in prison. But the court papers do say I have legal custody.
Then he will have to petition the court for custody (or visitation) when he gets out. It won't be automatic.
I have had custody of my 8 yr old grandson for almost 7 yrs.
Mother signed custody over when he was 1.
Will father automatically be able to get custody when he's released?
No parental rights were terminated for either parent