Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona
I need to know what I can do to get custody of my neice. She's 5 months old, the father has agreed to sign her over but the mother keeps changing her mind, disappearing for days. We have reason to believe she sold her daughter to the people she is living with now, but don't have proof that. It's just word of mouth unfortunately. The mother is unstable and doesn't care about the child. She won't let the father see her unless it's when she wants to go out and party with friends. It's a very long history and story, a very sad one at that, and I fear for the well being of this child. As a mother myself I can't just stand by and watch this child suffer with a mother who doesn't want her.
What can I do? The baby is in Arizona but I am no longer located in Arizona, I'm in Washington state. My husband is stationed here with the Army. I don't know where to turn or what I can do. But I can't watch this child be handed around from family to family like she's some kind of doll.
1 Answer from Attorneys
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You have the option of TITLE 8 GUARDIASNMHIP, (CPS type proceeding), a Family Court "custody by a non-parent" matter, or Probate Guardianship.
We can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options. This is obviously a very important matter, and you should not go in alone.
One of our attorneys can explain the issues and procedures better in person. As you can imagine, there is too much to cover via email. We offer free 1/2 hour consultations, in which we can discuss your matter in detail.
Please call us directly to discuss the specifics of your matter, or contact my assistant Alicia or my paralegal Jennifer to schedule your free 1/2 hour consultation.
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