Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
my daughter has a son who temp lives with his father court ordered until they go for a custoy hearing not scheduled. the father was arrested today and the baby is at the sitters home. is my daughter aloud to get the baby until the father is out of jail? she does get visitation with the baby.
Asked on 1/29/10, 1:07 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Your daughter should seek the father's permission (and try to get it in writing) to take custody while he is incarcerated. Failing that, she should file an emergency petition in court to have temporary custody changed to her under the circumstances.
Answered on 2/04/10, 6:45 am