Legal Question in Family Law in California

I lived with my daughter an 3 grandchildren for 3 years while she battled cancer. She passed away July 2017. Their father had joint custody with my daughter. They were divorced for 6 years. He is making it near impossible for me to have time with the children and agreed thru therapy that I get them 2 days a week. Is there any chance I can file for joint custody? These kids are 9,11 and 14. Now he is moving them out of a great school district and agreed to move where I recently moved to. Now he is not moving here.

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Asked on 1/20/18, 8:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

You have a very strong chance of being able to establish a clear court ordered secondary parenting relationship with these children because of the unique living situation you’ve had with the children and the unfortunate situation that happened with the biological mother’s passing. Please immediately meet with experienced family law attorney to explore your options.

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Answered on 1/20/18, 9:10 am


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