Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana
Concerned about a child's welfare
I am concerned about a 3 yr old boy who's parents are divorced, young, and making extremely poor choices. The mother has repeatedly purjured herself in court during divorce and custody hearings with no consequences (not to mention a DCFS case being placed against her boyfriend on suspicion of abuse of the boy) & the father, while well-meaning, doesn't put the needs of the child before himself.
My question is - it is possible to submit a document to the court/judge presiding over the custody of the child that can be ''sealed'' so neither parent knows about it - but the court is aware of first hand observations that would not be picked up, necessarily, by a caseworker or court hearing processes?
There's no physical abuse, but the mental/emotional state of the child is really of concern just in general.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Concerned about a child's welfare
No. The parents have the right to confront those witnesses absent a statutory protection. If you care enough about the child, you need to stand up for him as he is too young to do so himself.
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