Summary
The user is a grandmother in Texas who has been caring for her grandson for two years after her daughter, who is struggling with drug addiction and legal issues in Georgia, left him with her. The daughter now wants to reclaim the child, but the grandmother is seeking legal advice on how to gain custody. She has consulted with a Texas attorney, Todd Steele, who believes he can secure custody for the grandmothers other daughter and her husband, but requires a $5000 fee to start the process. The grandmother is unsure of the timeline for the custody process once the fee is paid.Full Conversation
My daughter in Georgia brought my 5 year old grandson to me in Texas 2 years ago. She is on drugs and hasn't helped support him in any way. Now she wants to come and get him. He doesn't want to go. Can she do it?
Has there been any formal custody agreement or court order regarding your grandson's custody?
No. We've contacted a lawyer but don't have the $* fee he charges yet.
What steps have you taken to establish legal guardianship for your grandson? In Georgia, grandparents can file for custody if it's in the child's best interest.
I'm in Texas. Have only talked to an attorney here
What is the current living arrangement of your grandson and has there been any involvement from Child Protective Services?
No involvement from cps. He lives with myself and my other daughter, her husband and children. They would like custody of him, but don't have the attorney fees yet
What is the legal status of your daughter in Georgia? Is she legally fit to take custody of the child?
She said she's been sober for 10 days. She doesn't have a vehicle. She had been living from place to place but said she's with some guy now. She has a court date pending for theft of property
What is the nature of the theft of property charge your daughter is facing?
In Texas, grandparents can file for custody if it's in the child's best interest.
She was caught on camera with her ex boyfriend driving into a yard and hooking someone's trailer to her vehicle and stealing it
What is the location of the theft incident and the court where your daughter's case is pending?
The court is Barrow County Georgia
What is the current status of your daughter's case in Barrow County, Georgia?
Barrow County Courthouse contact details:
* Barrow Park Dr, Winder, GA *, USA
Phone: +* *-*-*
She's waiting to go to court. Her boyfriend has already been convicted
What was her boyfriend's conviction and does it have any impact on your daughter's case?
Felony theft. I'm not sure if it does or not
What was the sentence given to her boyfriend for the felony theft?
I don't know for sure. I think * to 7 years
What is the name of the lawyer you have contacted in Texas?
Todd Steele
What is the nature of your discussions with Todd Steele regarding your grandson's custody?
He said he should be able to easily get my daughter and her husband custody.
What steps has Todd Steele suggested you take to secure custody for your daughter and her husband?
They have to give him the $* to start
What is the timeline given by Todd Steele for the custody process once the fee is paid?
I'm not sure
What is the contact information for Todd Steele, the attorney you've been in touch with in Texas?
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