My brother is trying to steal my child!

[stra7706]

I am a single parent of a 2 year old son. I had my son when i was 16 years old. When I was 17, i willingly allowed my 14 month old go to my brother due to circumstances. I felt i couldn't AT THE TIME provide him with what i thought he deserved. This was in his best interest. I never went through any court systems signing over any rights. All i signed was a power of attorney form so they could bring him to the doctor, etc. I have visisted him, I call him near every day, i send him things etc. I planned on moving down there on mothers day and they told me i couldnt cuz i didnt have a car. I then planned on driving down there on the 15th to pick him up. They asked if i could wait and fly down and stay for two weeks. So My flight is supposed to leave tomorrow at 5 am. I get a call saying that they went to the court and asked for EMERGENCY custody. I don't understand how they can do this. I am a perfectly fit mom. I have a home, car, job, i dont use drugs, i have no prior charges of anything. I am wondering what i should do and if since i still have full custody if i can go down there and just get him or will i get arrested? I am in iowa, he is in texas. I'm trying to figure out the way to go about this without getting in trouble and getting my son back asap. I feel my brother and soon to be ex wife have the wrong intentions and want him cuz they cant have a kid of their own. any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you!

 

[irish223]

If they were granted emergency custody already, then you no longer have custody and you can't just take your son. You need a lawyer.