Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Temporary custody of child until divorce

My husband left me and I am raising our 7 year old daugher. She lives with me however on weekends I will allow her to spend the weekend with her father at his girlfriends home (where he is now living). On one occasion my 7 year old was ''fondled'' by an older boy under my husbands care. She went to the dr. and all is fine. She did have an urinary infection but no tissue was penetrated. She was with her father over this last weekend and she developed another infection and her father has kept her away from me for 4 days. Police tell me he has the same rights as I do since there no legal documentation. Help!!!! How do I get temp custody immediately. I am unemployed and unable to hire a lawyer.


Asked on 11/29/06, 3:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: Temporary custody of child until divorce

Well, if you can't hire a lawyer, you're in a pickle. I don't know too many lawyers who will do what you need as fast as you need it and work for free. You might try contacting a local women's shelter or support group. You might try contacting your local county bar association. Sometimes those organizations have lawyers who donate their services. You might also report this situation to Child Protective Services, they have attorneys who might assist you. But, be prepared for them to blame you for allowing the child to go back to that environment. That's just how they do things.

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Answered on 11/29/06, 4:18 pm


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