My question involves a child custody case from the State of: California
I have a every complicated divorce/custody case that is just really getting started in CA. I am a registered sex offender. I am not proud nor do i fear it. I made a horrible mistake and am willing to accept resonsiblity for it.
I was 14 years old when I molested a brother and sister (5 and 3). I did my time and therapy before being released from CYA the day before my 21st. I am now 31 years old.
My wife new this before we got married, before we had kids and before we separated. We were together for a total of 9 years. We have been separated for almost a year now. WE have a 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son. Since day one i have been the primary care giver. I love my children and my whole life revolves around caring for them and giving them a same and happy home.
Recently my ex's mother convinced her to abduct the kids on her visting day and take them to Texas. The in laws files suit against both the mother and myself. She claims that just becaseu i am registered sex offender that makes me a danger to my children and that since the mother allowed me to have the kids since our separation makes her an unfit mother.
The allegations are flying my way now and they are all baseless. THere is no proof. But i realize that being a sex offender people are going to hate me and assume the worst. I dont blame them. But i am not able to afford an attorney and the in-laws are rich.
I am really really worried that I am going to lose custody of my kids. I have friends and family who are willing to go up to bat for me but I am not sure that with the political climate and all the bad you hear about sex offenders, that it is really going to help.
I am willing to do whatever and talk to how ever to get my kids back. Their mother is guving up custody to her mother without a fight! She has never been a real parent. I love my kids and raising them in a safe happy home is the only way that i can repay my victims from 17 years ago.
If anyone is willing to help please feel free to email me. I go to court Monday sept 21st at 8:30am for our first hearing and I am trying to convince the court to bring the kids back from texas where they belong!

