Taking children on the road?

Not judging the character of your child's father
But hell if I would send my Lil one
The way the world is and the terrible things that could happen
Its not worth the chance
Now if she was like 15 and could better defend herself, that would be different

 

GooD GrieF!

I'm AfterShocked that ANY state would even CONSIDER allowing a 5-year-old to be allowed to accompany ANYone like that ANYwhere, ----
Even if they are the 'parents' --- and I use that term loosely.

ShuX HowdY!
If that ain't a red flag --- I don't know what IS.

Sadly and unfortunately, you're probably correct.
IMO, the best thing would be to remove them from the picture
COMPLETELY and ASAP.

Good luck and best of success.

I shutter to think where that child would be
if not for you.
God bless you!

 

Oh my,Don't get me going with my heated debate with kids in a truck...

1 word....

In-humane...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Having a great day today.I dont want to indulge in this one,allthough i do...

 

Okay, ask your lawyer to file for an emergency hearing. While Texas is hesitant to break the parental rights, most courts are not hesitant to protect the child.

We've done this in the past, so I know this is doable.

Get an emergency hearing and that will prevent this trip and buy you time for the full consideration.

The last time we sought custody of a minor what we did was to get "custody". We asked to leave the parental rights bond but we were awarded legal custody and thus had control over the minor.


Can I ask what county you're in? There are several counties that are super aggressive in protection of the child. Williamson & Travis being two leaders in that.

 

Why do I get the feelin' that you have a few more
choice words, ...... right thar on the tip of your tongue?

I know you do, too.
I just worry that you'll be too nice.
And try to candy-coat bad behavior.

Jest Keeding!

 

TNana!
You've got MY vote in 2012.

 

Thank you! Although I'm considering congress in 2010!

 

The child is going to miss her preschool, dance, soccer, and other activities. There are alot of adult truckers who have a difficult time staying in a truck for 1 full week at a time, let alone 2. I think child services would intervene if you would get ahold of them.

 

No, there was no provisions in the orders to return the child to the parents. We were able to show consistant neglect on the part of the parents and because of their history with CPS the custody was given to us. Now, because we chose not to sever parental ties, they could have gone back to court. However we felt very strongly that we didn't wish to destroy this last tie with her parents. We wanted to try and keep them in her life yet protect her from their influence and from the neglect. Now as an adult she is able to protect herself and can have loving relationships with them.

Here's something for you to think about. You didn't "lose" custody. The state is set up to help parents try to become good parents. So they gave this mom & dad another chance. What you have is "ammunition". You can walk into court and your lawyer can show that the biological mother took that second chance and squandered it.

Some helpful things to do: Sit down and try to remember every time they saw her, the dates and what they did or didn't do. Every time they said they were coming and didn't show up. Especially the times they broke promises to her. Make a list of every person in the family that is aware of specific incidences and contact them, asking them if they're willing to appear in court on this child's behalf. Pull up your records of your financial support for this child and the records of their non-support and any support given plus any gifts etc, but understand that to the judge the money will matter less than the broken promises.

If you have the child in church on a regular basis, go to your pastor and the child's children's pastor and ask them to appear in court in support of this child.

Contact her teachers, her gym coach, dance teacher etc. What you want is an army of people standing in the hall ready to tell a judge that you are her parents, you are the responsible ones, you are the advocates on earth for this little one. If you have a judge who is open to testimony, these people will go a long way in building your case. Even if they don't testify, the fact they are there will be taken into consideration by the judge.

Now, I understand that ya'll love this mother and she's family. This will be difficult but do not warn her of your intended actions.

Please know I'll be praying for you and this child. And I've already contacted the prayer chains I belong to. Opening your hearts to her was a gift, doing battle to protect her is a calling.