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    Default I Just Got Custody but Now Mom is Taking Me Back to Court

    My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Florida

    My daughter was taken from her mother by CPS about a 16 months ago due to substance abuse issues. After months of going back and forth with paperwork issues I finally got custody of her about 3 weeks ago. I finally get her here and settled in and now I'm about to go back to court to determine if my daughter will return to the mother or stay here with me. I have custody now...but the mother is in compliance with the courts request--to some degree. I have issues with sending her back ( I live in Texas by the way) For instance, the mother only has a part time job and a history of substance abuse issues. I don't think she can afford to keep her unless of course she gets government assistance and Child support from me. Even then she will still struggle. I have never had a criminal history, I have a good job, a house, etc...but I'm afraid I'll lose my daughter. The only issue I have working against me is that I have only seen my daughter about 3 times and she's 10 now. I was in the military and lived overseas for most of her life. I cannot afford a lawyer and I go to court in about two weeks. Any help as to what I can present in court will be appreciated.

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    Default Re: I Just Got Custody but Now Mom is Taking Me Back to Court

    Whose side is CPS on?

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    Default Re: I Just Got Custody but Now Mom is Taking Me Back to Court

    If Mom has completed her requirements to THEIR satisfaction - not yours - I'm sorry but it's likely kiddo will be returning to Mom.

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    Default Re: I Just Got Custody but Now Mom is Taking Me Back to Court

    So not being able to financially support the child without taxpayers assistance has no relevance to this? I'm looking at the facts here not a report from a case worker.

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    They CANNOT base custody on finances. Sorry. I feel for you, but even if she uses the taxpayers to support her child (which will eventually likely end up in your plate anyway), the court can't hold that against her.

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    Default Re: I Just Got Custody but Now Mom is Taking Me Back to Court

    finances no...but "the best interest of the child" is what I keep seeing in all the paperwork in front of me. I really have a hard time believing the best interest of a child is taking her away from a stable home and into an unstable one.

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    Mom has completed all of her requirements, yes?

    The goal of CPS is, generally, reunification with the parent.

    I'm sorry, Dad.

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    Default Re: I Just Got Custody but Now Mom is Taking Me Back to Court

    reunification with "either" parent...which has actually already happened.

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    Quote Quoting Dogmatique
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    They CANNOT base custody on finances. Sorry. I feel for you, but even if she uses the taxpayers to support her child (which will eventually likely end up in your plate anyway), the court can't hold that against her.
    Taxpayers will be coming after you for some reimbursement.

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