Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

I have court in the morning and at the moment my ex boyfriend and I have joint custody the father being the custodial parent. My two toddlers have lived with me since they were born until last june 2010. My youngest daughter got burnt on my brothers four wheeler. The father had only this fact in court and I had nothing to save my kids from the judges decision. I now have visitation rights. In the past 6 months my two daughters have been hurt numerous accounts at there grandmas trailer which they live in with there father. My youngest had contracted Pneumonia in her left lung in Dec. 2010. Not a week after that my oldest got burnt on her hand that left a nasty scar. My youngest burn didn't even scar at all. The father has been arrested for under aged drinking and I believe he is still smoking marijuana. He also smokes cigarettes around my girls which I have asked him numerous times not to. His reply and I quote" Well Lea your family smokes around them and I've asked them not to, but do they"... My home is a smoke free environment let alone when I go to one of my family members homes they smoke outside. Everyone that knows my girls and I know that Im the best mom they've seen. I had my first daughter at the age 15. Continued high school graduating 7th semester (early).with A, B,and C's. I worked and went to school while taking care of my two babys. I need my girls back. They need me. There fathers knows nothing about girl things. And he has a horrible attitude/temper. And is also verbally abusive.I want the best for my girls in every way possible. I want to go for sole legal custody.What should I do?


Asked on 4/11/11, 5:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

You should hire an attorney if you want to modify custody.

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Answered on 4/12/11, 4:17 pm


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