When my girlfriend had a baby she took off a couple weeks after the baby was born. So I've been taking care of her by myself. Well my girlfriend called me and said that she needed money and that she's coming to take Lisa, our baby, and not to fight her on it because she has the right as her mother. I don't know what to do. I still care about her but I think she might be doing drugs again and I don't feel like our baby will be safe with her. I'm afraid that she'll just leave her like she did before except this time I won't be there to take care of her. Does she have the right to take Lisa or can stop her from taking her? If I can stop her how can I do that without causing a lot of stress for the both of us?
kriss_xoxo answered Saturday June 11 2005, 3:59 pm: Aww, sorry to hear that. If you believe shes taking drugs, you should call the police about that. And you should set something up in court that you can share the child, if you dont live with your girlfriend. You can't have her stop taking her, unless she isnt taking care of the child/or taking drugs or wtv.
Mackenzie answered Monday May 23 2005, 10:00 pm: MotheR's do have special consideRation, this is tRue. HoweveR, if you have Reason to believe youR giRlfRiend would be an unfit MotheR and youR daughteR would not be safe undeR heR watch, you need to take legal action. Being that she just up and Ran off... and she might be doing dRugs you could have a good case. HoweveR, I know fRom expeRience it's going to take A WHOOLLEEEEE LOTTTTTT to keep the child in youR possesion. If you have ANY doubts about heR at all... think of youR wondeRful daughteR... and get a lawyeR!! I wish you the VERY best of luck!! I hope eveRything woRks out!! I'll keep you two in my pRayeRs.. take caRe!! =D [ Mackenzie's advice column | Ask Mackenzie A Question ]
karenR answered Monday May 23 2005, 4:03 pm: Do not let her have her. She abandoned you both. You have a good chance of getting custody if you want to fight for your daughter. Your girlfriends drug problem is also in your favor. No matter what happens it will be stressful, so you might as well get a lawyer and fight to keep your daughter no matter what it takes. [ karenR's advice column | Ask karenR A Question ]
losingrip101 answered Monday May 23 2005, 11:14 am: take it to the police she has no right o the child she left behind protect your daughter and tell the police of your suspisions of drugs and her asking you for money i hope i can help but this is going to be a stressful situation your gf took off leaving you to take care of your chils even though she may be the biological mother she in her emotional state is not one . you should try visitation rights at which you will be present at. [ losingrip101's advice column | Ask losingrip101 A Question ]
dildo answered Monday May 23 2005, 3:22 am: WHAT i WOULD DO AT THIS POINT IS TALK YTO YOUR LAWYER AND SEE WHAT HE SAY SO COULD TRY TO GET YOUR DOUGHTER OR TRY TO WORK IT OUT WITH HER [ dildo's advice column | Ask dildo A Question ]
Michele answered Sunday May 22 2005, 10:38 pm: NO there is no way to get through this without causing a lot of stress. YOU HAVE TO GET A LAWYER. OR if you cannot afford one and I imagine you can't call child services, or what ever serves as child services in your state. The babys mother abandoned her. and you have to let child services know that. She just wants the baby back so she can go on welfare. Don't let her have it. It sounds like the two of you are doing well together. You will hate yourself if you let that child go with her Where are your parents. can't they help. Can you stay with them for a while Maybe she won't be so quick to take the baby if your parents also say NO. IF she shows up with the police, it will be for SURE that she will not have told them the truth, and they may not belive you. CALL CHILD SERVICES FIRST THING IN THE MORNING> Tell them everything, I hope you hgave the baby;s birth certificate. So you can prove you are the dad. Please call child services. They can help you. You won't be able to live with yourself if you let her take that baby.
sweetpea318_247 answered Sunday May 22 2005, 9:40 pm: Jack you need to get a lawyer...thats the best thing i can tell you...if you get a lawyer and you present your case well you may have a good chance in getting to keep your daughter..the courts will look for what would be best for Lisa...and if your babys momma is doing drugs and stuff like that then they should see that you are fit to care for your daughter...but make sure you call a lawyer as soon as possible..dont wait on it...you need to take immediate action..and if you do suspect that Lisa's mother is doing drugs then if she does try to come take Lisa..you can call the lawyer and they can drug test her...you know how that stuff goes...best of luck hunnie...i hope she doesnt take your baby from you...you seem like a good daddy...keep up the good work...and fight for your child...it takes 2 people to make a baby and you were the only one responsible enough to stick around and care for the life you brought into the world..be proud of yourself and keep going...best of luck...let me know how everything works out
~nichole~ [ sweetpea318_247's advice column | Ask sweetpea318_247 A Question ]
Teza answered Sunday May 22 2005, 8:42 pm: She does have a right to take Lisa but you do to. You are her father and just because she is her mom doesnt mean she can keep her more. You need to work out a plan with her and talk to her about raising this baby. Find days where you guys can keep her even tho you both should be together. Good luck with everything! ♥ [ Teza's advice column | Ask Teza A Question ]
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