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custody of granddaughter my daughter terminally ill
I am a mother of 4 and grandmother of 8. My eldest daughter C has been battling cancer the past 2 years she has now fallen terminally ill and is only expected another week or two. Her 3 children will soon need a new home the my eldest granddaughter from C has a different biological father from her other siblings when her mother passes it is likely she will be sent to live with him even though he has not been a part of her life and she doesn't know him. The bio father of my other two grand babies passed in Afghanistan in 09 shortly after the youngest was born. What can I do to insure that all of my grandbabies come to me mostly the eldest as she has a father that never wanted her. Please help me not worry as much in this very tough time
Sincerely concerned grandmother
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If you need another vote for seeing a lawyer immediately, do so. If they want to schedule an appt later, tell the lawyer of your time sensitive situation and ask to be seen that day. I am sure that with the situation as it is, that someone will see you immediately. Good luck.
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Tell her your concern and ask here if she can write out a custody arrangement with you and a lawyer now so when she passes her wishes are in stone. Tell her you don't think kids being split up or with people they really don't know is a good idea at all. Make your desire known and see what she does. You can do no more than that other than challenge people in court when she does pass and hope a judge sees things your way when you present a case.
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My sincere condolences for your potential loss and the problems you face.
You need to act fast and engage an attorney to draw up the legal papers you daughter must sign before she passes. I am assuming she has legal custody of all 4 children. The attorney should be able to draw up a legal paper she can sign giving custody of all four to you. Now this of course will be based on the laws of the state she is presently in. It may also be advisable that the attorney have her doctors sign a statement that she is of sound mind when she signed the legal paper giving you custody. You would need this in case the father of the forth grandchild challenges you for custody.
Normally I would tell you if you can't afford an attorney to go to legal aid. Given the rush of your need I will suggest you find a private attorney. The first visit is free. Given your need and time restraint many attorneys will set up a payment plan if you cannot pay in advance.
There is always the possibility that the father of your fourth grandchild may not want custody in which case he can give custody to you with out any legal battles.
My suggestion though is tomorrow morning you call an attorneys' office and find one that you can see tomorrow afternoon.
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