Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Child custody
CPS took my daughter from the
mother and gave me the father
temporary custody, the the
grandmother sued me for custody
yesterday scheduling me for court in
3 days. I do not have enough time to
get a lawyer, so what do i need t do
to represent myself, and what are
my chances of getting her back?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Child custody
Go to court and ask the court for more time to hire an attorney.
Take all the papers regarding this child with you.
Be sure to have extra copies to give to the court.
If she filed, then you need to file a document called an ANSWER. It lets the court know that you are interested in fighting this lawsuit.
I sell them for $25.
I don't think that grandmother has legal standing to sue you. There are limited grandparent rights in Texas and if the daughter is alive and not in prison then generally - usually - grandparents are out of luck.
I highly recommend PATRICIA BUSHMAN at 713.807.9405.
Tell her that FRAN sent you!
I don't go outside of Harris County but Pat does.
Re: Child custody
I would recommend that you ask for a continuance and get an attorney. In Texas, grandparents have limited rights, but she would have to have standing to sue for custody. Good luck to you, and may God bless you and your daughter.