Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
grandson 2 yrs old has scratch or bumps or cuts or a burn on hand or groken arm black eye. concern do not what to do babysister always saids accident and mother saids same thing. Father does not have custody. They were never married. We are concern since mother has custody. She said that son is making this up. And that his not being abuse. Do not know what to do thought of buying spy equipment supply but was told It's illegal. what do we do. Is it possible that kids just get hurt every week at that age??? But when he is with us we watch him and keep thing away from him that could hurt him.
1 Answer from Attorneys
There are several things you can do:
1 Call CPS and open an investigation
2. Take kid to pediatrician. Doctor is required by law to report suspected abuse.
3. Hire an attorney and ask for custody. At least ask for an attorney to be appointed to represent the child's interest to investigate what is going on. It's expensive but both parents are usually required to pay 1/2 of this attorney's costs. Expect to pay $5,000 each.
4. Are you documenting - photos, video, calendaring, witnesses, etc.? If not, do.
At least, pay for one attorney visit to see what you should be doing to begin "building" a case for the future. Yes, I predict you will eventually be in court.
5. When he begins school, the teachers are required by law to report suspected abuse.
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