Emergency Custody Petition Steps

Summary

If your child is in detention and you seek emergency custody, gather evidence of mistreatment, file a petition, and attend a court hearing. Consider legal advice. Representing yourself is possible, but legal assistance is beneficial. TANF benefits may not apply if the child is not living in the household. Check with local TANF office for guidance.

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i dont have legal custody of my son he is fin to be * this month the judge ordered him to pathways inc in alabama to be evaluated.hes been in there since september 3rd * she ordered him to be put in detention may * * to wait on a his placement at pathways it wasnt supposed to be long the probation officer said it took four months and i spoke to a guard and recorded it she said he was kept in isolation in the back by himself they were mean to him and he attempted suicide
I'm really sorry to hear about your son's situation. It sounds serious, especially with the isolated detention and his mental health. Would you like to be connected to a local lawyer who can provide assistance and potentially address any mistreatment your son may have faced?
i want to get an emergency custody placing him with me his mother
It sounds like a challenging situation, Kimberly. For emergency custody, you may need to file a petition with the court. Here are some steps you might consider:
- Gather evidence of mistreatment or harm.
- File a petition for emergency custody at your local family court.
- Attend a court hearing to present your case.
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if i have no money to hire a lawyer can i do it myself
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Yes, you can represent yourself in court, which is known as "pro se" representation. However, given the complexity and sensitivity of your case, having legal assistance would be beneficial. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
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if a child is in pathways has been out the home since may * should she still be getting tanf for him
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In Alabama, TANF benefits are generally intended for children living in the household. If your child has been out of the home since May *, you might not be eligible to receive TANF benefits for him during that period. It's best to check with the local TANF office for specific guidance.
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It seems your case is of high importance due to legal custody issues and potential mistreatment of your son. I'd like to help you connect with local lawyers who can assist you further. Could you please provide your zipcode?
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