Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
My son and his ex-girlfriend had a baby on Feb 19, 2016. Since the baby was a month old, the baby and the mom had been coming to my house every 4-5 days and staying for 2-3 nights. My son and the baby's mom had a verbal disagreement. During the argument, my son said he no longer wanted to be in a relationship. He said he only wanted to see his child. The mother said she didn't see herself allowing the baby to visit without her being able to stay as well. She said if he didn't want to be in a relationship with her then he wouldn't be able to see his child. Two weeks later she was arrested at her parents home for being drunk and belligerent. As a result, she now has an ongoing CPS case and she can't be left alone with the child without her parents being present. She also told CPS that my son was a marijuana user and that my home was unsafe because I am a violent drug user as well. Based on her accusations, the CPS office determined that I was unfit and I am not allowed to visit my grandchild or have the child in my home. The CPS office never asked if the accusations were true. They never talked to me, they never did a background check on me. I don't have a history of violence, I have never been arrested on any type of drug charge. What are my options? What should I do?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Your son needs to take care of his business by filing a voluntary paternity suit immediately. Put all this stuff in front of a real Judge.