My mother in law is filing for custody?

[bronsin]

my mother in law has filed for custody of my daughter. she's saying that she's had my daughter since february of this year, when she hasn't. i have lots of friends in town that will testify that i've had my daughter, but my mother in law has her family behind her lying too. she brought in social services to do drug testing, accusing us of being on cocaine, which of course came back negative. is it possible that she'll get any kind of custody?

[adaya]

You need to get legal representation as soon as possible.

Remember, there are time constraints pertinent to each Country / State / City). Also, there are different laws that apply. So, what is relevant and legal in my Country / State / City, may have nothing to do with what is legal in your Country / State / City.

Sometimes, it really helps to have other people to relate to - people that are going through the exact same thing that you and your family may be going through.

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[darce]

Not a chance and why would she want to take custody of your child?

[cruz50]

Probably. The legal system is so messed up now days. One thing that helped my friend's boyfriend get custody was that he kept a journal of EVERYTHING that had to do with his son. Everything from potty training success, pick up and drop of times of babysitters and his ex. Stuff like going to the park, having fun. Includeing dates and times. Kind of like a diary mixed with a daily log to show his love and dedication and prove his ex's negligence. It worked!

[mate]

With that information only, it's not likely!

There are dirt diggers that if they get paid, they'll find shameful things (which we all have) that might affect your credibility!

[colten]

there will always be a chance of her getting custody of your child

[collyer]

yes it is