Q: My daughter relinquished her parental rights in March, 2012. We both completed the forms and I have continued to care for him. However, in some cases, the papers are frowned upon and I am told it isnt enough. I want to get full custody of him through the courts so my hands are not tied and I am able to do what I need to do for him without any obstacles. How legal are these forms, because my school district is telling me that it isnt enough to register him for school. Is there a way of getting custody without having to go into the courts? Can you please tell me all my options, thank you.
A: David's Answer: If the Child is living with you, but the mother's rights were terminated, there is likely a "placement" order from the court which serves the same effective purpose as a custody order. You should ask the caseworker assigned to the case to get you a copy of that order. If s/he isn't helpful, schedule a follow-up consultation with a Child Custody lawyer in your area. -- David Bliven, Westchester Family Law attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)
I am a former Family Court prosecutor and handle all divorce and family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorces, child custody/visitation, child support/paternity, adoptions, family offense (orders of protection), child abuse/neglect and juvenile delinquency. I practice primarily in Westchester (White Plains and vicinity) and the Bronx (Riverdale and vicinity). My website can be found at www.blivenlaw.net.
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