Grandmothers Fight For Custody

Summary

The user is a grandmother involved in a custody dispute in Pennsylvania. Her son, the father of the child, had a custody agreement with the childs mother which has allegedly been violated. The mother has refused to hand over the child during the fathers designated custody time. The grandmother has filed a modification and disobedience form in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, PA, but is awaiting court action. The mother is self-represented and has submitted paperwork claiming the father is unfit due to a past hospitalization. The grandmother disputes this claim, stating the hospitalization was due to a toxic relationship, not a mental health issue. The grandmother is seeking advice on how to proceed.

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Could you please provide more details about your custody issue? Are you seeking custody of a child or is it related to a divorce proceeding?
I am the grandmother the baby is my son's we already had a custody agreement n she broke it she still won't give us the baby
What state are you located in? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding custody laws in your area.
PA
What was the agreement that was broken? In Pennsylvania, grandparents have rights to seek custody under certain conditions.
My son had her every other Saturday at * til Sunday at * my son lives with me I am as a supervised on the agreement she broke the custody as of July * she did not n has not given us her since I filled a modification n a disobedience form n served her but she just came n gav us another form of paper it says entry of appearance as a self represented party I don't no what else to do she is 2 years old the custody was going smooth for 6 months then she did this every other week I hav been going wit him on r days still trying to get her n I call the police I hav every police report I'm so lost n feeling so help less she lied on this paper she gave us I'm so confused y she is allowed to do this
What does the modification and disobedience form you filed state?

In Pennsylvania, violating a custody order can lead to penalties including fines, custody changes, and even jail time.
Delaware county the mother n baby live in
What actions have been taken by the court since you filed the modification and disobedience form?
Nothing I even filed a emergency form because of her not giving us the baby attached the custody order n the police paperwork nothing at all y I am so confused she came Tuesday with that other paperwork with lies on it
What does the "entry of appearance as a self-represented party" document state?

In Pennsylvania, violating a custody order can lead to penalties including fines, custody changes, and even jail time.
She said father was * n baby is confined to only his room n he missed * visits n I wasn't surviving it's all lies she slept over my house with him n baby the weekend of the may ww for 3 days she was here at my house y would I be in the same room as them if she is here in the Room with them n door closed there's no way this can be legal after that they remained ok. She got a boyfriend now n was broke up my son slept bat her house over the weekend of July * for * nights then it would of been his weekend n she got back with her boyfriend then denied father to get baby
What evidence do you have to counter the claims made in the "entry of appearance as a self-represented party" document?
Myself my daughter who is * n my son who is * my daughter took them to the arcade as a family things where good from the custody taking affect the January * we started getting her February first was r first weekend she tells lies on this the only visit he missed is the ones she not giving him he was sick one time but she gave him the baby the following weekend
What evidence do you have to prove that the mother is lying about the visits and your son's health condition?
My word n my son n daughter n the father word on the bible the Lord knows how wrong this is pictures of my granddaughter in all the rooms of the house with all her cousins I hav * grandsons * of them just turned * n one is * she came to my 5 year old bday party n brought gifts
What is the current status of the court proceedings regarding the custody modification and disobedience form you filed?
I got nothing in the mail yet I filled them on July ,* th n the emergency one on August * I got nothing at all from the courts n the paperwork she gave to us has no judges signature
What is the name of the court where you filed the custody modification and disobedience form?
Court of common pleas of Delaware county PA.
What is the exact wording of the custody agreement that was broken?
The case number is *-* father is to pick up baby with me there at mother residence n mother picking up baby at r residence witch I've never went to get her with them because they where getting along but she pulled that on the * of July to the cops I was supposed to be there I took a Uber there n them
What actions have you taken since the mother violated the custody agreement on July 22nd?
Made my own police report
What details did you include in your police report?
That it was r weekend to get her n she would not give her to us on the * nd of July she had * men n * woman on her steps threatening r lives y I called the police every time after
What was the response of the police when you reported the threats and violation of the custody agreement?
They said there was nothing they can do they can not Force her to give the baby to us n advised us to call the police next time before Even going to the house we waited at the gas station down the street from her house
What is the current status of the police report you filed regarding the threats and violation of the custody agreement?
Just that the mother did not n has not honored the judges custody agreement
What is the current status of your son's relationship with the mother of the child?
They where friends after court in January they got along him going to her house days that where'not his n videos chatting almost every daybaby got to no me n her cousins she called them all cousins n saying Daddy all day now she does this oh yeah in her report she said she noticed her daughter was sad I'm like yea she is u took her from her father he has not been calling or going to her house since the weekend of July7th I go wit him still every other weekend when it's supposed to be r day n make police report she not giving her to us
What actions have been taken by the court since you filed the modification and disobedience form?
Nothing I am aware of I got nothing in the mail he had got a email saying he didn't attach the custody to his paper but I took him back up there on the * of August n did that
What was the response from the court after you submitted the custody agreement on August 11th?
They stamped the paperwork n we hand delivered it to the mother with the police n took it back to the court house n lady said she will file it n we would get a court date but now mother handed this other paperwork y I am more n more confused how she is doing this
What does the new paperwork handed by the mother state?
It is signed out with mother signature july25 but it is stamped from the courts August * something bout father had less time then a month n missed * visits n he was *
What does "he was *" mean in the context of your situation?
N I didnt supervise the visit
What does "*" refer to in your situation? Is it related to a specific law or regulation?
Idk she trying say he crazy n not fit to get his daughter it's lies he had her 6 months now she doing this I feel like it's a pattern in that family her mother raised daughter with out father's n sisters hav no Father for there daughter now she wants no father for her daughter it's so so disgusting n sad for the baby
What evidence do you have to prove that your son is fit to take care of his daughter?
It says the father said he was * n he had to get his self together there's not one thing in here
What does "*" refer to in your situation?
He been doing it I took pictures of everything baby has here she needs nothing she has her father me n * cousins n * aunts n uncles my family is very close c each other every day
What is the nature of the "*" claim the mother is making against your son?
He had a girlfriend who was toxic n I did put him in hospital to get her away from him n that happened earlier in Feb he was there for 8 days n the girl was over with he never saw her again
What evidence do you have to prove that your son's hospitalization was due to a toxic relationship and not a mental health issue?
He has a 13 year old sister he his a great uncle take his nephew swimming n to the park n ocean as well as he was a great role model for his little sister I hav his hospital records
What does the hospital record state about your son's condition during his hospitalization?
I can not find them right now but he is in therapy n has a psychologist he talks to his therapist every week
What does the therapist say about your son's mental health condition and his ability to care for his child?
She can not understand y this is being done to him either she knows he is a great dad n uncle n sister
What is the name and contact details of your son's therapist? This could be crucial evidence in proving his mental stability and capability to care for his child.
She wrote me a letter last time just stated he is in therapy n has been with her for 6 years
What is the content of the letter written by the therapist? This could be used as evidence to support your son's capability to care for his child.
He goes to CATCH * reed st phila pa * n her name is Whitney n phone number is * * *
What does the letter from the therapist state about your son's mental health and his ability to care for his child?
Just that he is in therapy n has been
What is the therapist's professional opinion on your son's ability to care for his child?
She says he is a great father n is so sad he is going threw this she knows how much he loves n misses his daughter
What steps have you taken to involve the therapist in the custody case? In Pennsylvania, a therapist's professional opinion can be crucial in custody disputes.
I have called her before n she said she as not allowed to get involved in a custody problem
What is the reason she gave for not being able to get involved in the custody issue? In general, therapists can provide written statements or testify about their patient's mental health, which can be used in custody cases.
I'm not sure she didn't say y not
What is the next step you're planning to take in this custody dispute?
I'm gon to call n ask again maybe I can talk to her supervisor as well
What is the name and contact details of the therapist's supervisor?
I don't know that
What is the name of the judge handling your case?
N I'm confused so so bad what to do because I been back n forth to that court house * times in 2 months n still trying on his weekend to get her I pay for the police report back n forth to her house in 2 months this baby didn't c or talk to her daddy it's breaking my heart
What is the name of the judge handling your custody case?
The original custody judge is William c mackpides signature of a motion judge
What is the current status of your case with Judge William C. Mackrides?
I do not no this is r custody agreement n I hav not gotten nothing else since my filing on the * of July n August * I hav not gotten nothing
What is the exact wording of the custody agreement that was broken?
Father is to pick up baby on Sat at * pm n accompanied by grandmother to pick up baby at mother's House n then Sunday at * pm mother picks up baby from father's house it says in here neither parent shall talk bad bout one nother in front of child
What actions have you taken since the custody agreement was violated?
I make police report on r weekend she don't give her to us n I pay to get the police report
What is the case number of the police report you filed?
I went to court house n told them this is happening n gav them the police report
What is the case number of your police report? This will help in tracking the progress of your case.
El-*-1665n el-*-* n el-* n I don't have the one yet from when we serve her the emergency one yet
What actions did the police take after you filed the reports with the case numbers El-*-1665n, el-*-*, and el-*?
Nothing they said there is nothing the police can do they can't make her giv us the baby
What is the current status of your case in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, PA?
I hav no idea I filled everything I needed to I think I hav to file more idk what else to do
What is the name of the mother's attorney, if she has one?
As of now it's still r custody order is in place
What is the full name of the child's mother?
She has none this thing she gave us says she represents her self
The paperwork she gave us says she is self represented
I guess she is self represented
What is the full name of the child's mother?
Jamesha C Tann residence at * Hirst Ave Landsdowne pa *
What is the full name of your son, the father of the child?
Michael J Peterson
What is the full name of the child involved in this custody dispute?
Aliynie N Peterson DOB *-*-*
What is the current living situation of your son, Michael J Peterson?
He lives with me his mother n his sister13 n brother33 n nephew10 at * Regent st Philadelphia pa *
He lives with me his mother his 33year old brother n his 13 year old sister n his 10 year old nephew at * Regent st Philadelphia pa *
He lives with his brother n sister n nephew n me his mother
What is the current living condition of the child, Aliynie N Peterson?
She lives at her mother house with her boyfriend n her aunt's n her boyfriend n her * kids n her cousin n another aunt n her other grandmother n her boyfriend
Baby lives with a bunch of people men n women nkids
What is the current living condition of the child, Aliynie N Peterson, in terms of safety, health, and well-being?
My son said they drink n party n smoke that there always alot of men going in n out of the house
What evidence do you have to support your son's claims about the living conditions at the mother's house?
His word I never been in there house but one time the door was open n it was trash n junk every where n on the video chats she puts the camera facing down so u can't c around the house because one time I saw other babies jumping around in back round n was a mess dirty
His word n mine
What evidence do you have to support the claim that the mother's house is not a safe environment for the child?
My son's word n mine
My son's word on the Bible
What actions have you taken to report the alleged unsafe living conditions at the mother's house to the relevant authorities?
Nothing I don't no what else to do
Nothing I don't no what steps left to take
I put it in the paperwork I filed on the July *
When I filled out the paperwork for modification n disobedience I put it there I felt baby was not safe the drinking n smoking
I filed it in the court paperwork
Nothing
I'm confused
U keep saying the same thing I don't no what to write
To the court
I did not make any reports
Please I don't understand
I have not reported it
Y do u keep saying this
What is the current status of the child, Aliynie N Peterson's health and well-being?
Mother stated she is sad
Mother said in her paperwork child is depressed
Sad
I do not no we hav not seen her in 2 months now
We do not no
We didn't see her in 2 months mother stated tho she was depressed n sad
Y are u
Y r u keeping saying Same thing
We do not no
We have not seen baby in 2 months
Y do u keep saying this
Please help me
What actions have been taken by the court since you filed the modification and disobedience form?
Nothing we hav gotten nothing in mail yet
I do not no we did not get nothing in mail yet
Please help me
I don't no y u keep saying this
We don't no what the court is doing
We r from Philadelphia n there in Delaware we feel like they r against us no matter what actions we take
Please help me
What is the current status of your case in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, PA?
They said we had to wait for a court date
I guess active in the court
The court did not give us any other paperwork
What is the case number for your custody dispute in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, PA?
Cv-*-*
CV-*-*
What is the current status of the case CV-*-* in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, PA?

For general information, in Pennsylvania, violating a custody order can lead to penalties including fines, custody changes, and even jail time.
THE CUSTODY agreement already that is in place since January * *
The status is what the judge already signed off on in Jan *
The custody order is still in place we never received another court date yet or saw or talked to a judge to change it
It is waiting for a new court day
Waiting for another court date
What do u want me to say please
Please help
Please
It is not changed yet of my knowledge
Please stop
What is the current status of the case CV-*-* in the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, PA?
Waiting for a new court date but the status is the custody order we have now should be honored by the mother
What actions has the mother taken that violate the current custody order?

In Pennsylvania, violating a custody order can lead to penalties including fines, custody changes, and even jail time.
She did no giv us the baby * times so far on her assigned dates
She did not make a exchange of custody on Father's days
She refused to give father the baby on his days
She is refusing to give father the baby on his days she did this * times already
Help
Please
Y
What's going on
Can u help me
Can u help me
R u going to help me
Where can I go to get help who else can I call what else do I have to file please ????
I guess u r done talking to me
Y r u doing this
The action the mother took was not giving father the baby on his custody days
Wow
U really not helping me
Y u doing this
Please
Can u help me or not
Can u help me ????????
Lord y u doing this
I answered ur question
I answered your question
U said this * times y
I repeated my answer over n over