Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

if the babyfather is deceased how long does it take for the grandparents to get tamperary custody of the grandchild? and if the grandmother has temporary custody of the child can the child stay with the mother until court date?


Asked on 9/18/10, 10:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Your question omits too many facts to be answerable. Does anyone beside the mother have legal custody now? Is the mother also seeking custody, in which case she would have priority over the grandparents. If there has never been a court hearing regarding custody, the child would be under the care of her mother until a court issues an order to the contrary.

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Answered on 9/23/10, 11:09 am


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