Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

i now have my two nephews in my care and had them on and off for 4 months one is 18months and the other is 4months. i now have had them for 2months straight i am the only mother the baby has known we took them in and have bought everything they need. we also have 6 children of our own. both parents or in jail and or due to get out in a month i do not think the boys will be cared for and not want to give them back. the parents have a history of drugs and other things in there past. we dont have a lot of money and we can not pay one lump sum but we can make payments. in fact i have taken a job to help suport them. they came to us with nothing and the baby was very dirty. i can not let them go with out doing everything in my power to make sure they will be safe. what is our chances of getting full custody. please help us keep our baby boy safe


Asked on 10/17/09, 9:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

If you cannot find an attorney to help, and I would if I were in your area, call child protection and tell them exactly what you wrote here. As a relative, if they would get involved, you would keep the children, and have the agency to assist you. Make sure you impress upon them that the parents will come get them as soon as they are let out of jail. If they will not help, go to your local juvenile court and tell them everything and ask for help.

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Answered on 10/22/09, 9:59 pm


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