What can I do to try and get full custody of my granddaughter?
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What can I do to try and get full custody of my granddaughter?
I feel my granddaughter is not being taken care of my her mother (my daughter). My daugher is 19 and works 3 jobs and goes to college. Her daughter is 2 1/2. You may think how amazing, not at all a lazy mom, but I believe it’s to get away from her daughter whom is pawned off on anyone and everyone. I believe my daughter is bipolar or has a personality disorder. I have partial custody now with 2 days a week, which I only filed for rights to see her. I wonder if I would have filed for full custody, would I have a chance. The baby’s father is back in rehab (addicted to heroin). He is in and out of jail and rehab but when he is home he cares for the baby.
Asked on September 18, 2012 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I think that you should speak with an attorney in the area on the matter. There are many, many issues here that need to be sort through and they will all impact on a judge's determination as to custody. There are two types of custody: physical and legal. If you want to have her full time then you need both becuase you need to be able to make real decisions for her - school, medical, etc., - should the need be. Determinations are made with "the best interests of the child" in mind. Good luck.
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