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How do i protect my granddaughters?

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My 3 granddaughters are twins 4years old and a 6 year old. The mother has been to jail twice for domestic violence towards her husband, my son, they are both alcholics and pot heads. They love the kids, but neglect them. There are no grandparent laws in washington. How can I protect them from harm? Thank you, alaine
sunni185
sunni185
You can try to get the parents to let you keep the children for a few days. If you think they are in real danger please call childrens Protective Service or DHS, what ever it is in your state.
deleted_user
deleted_user
try to get as much evidence as you can on the parents and go to the court to get temp guardian of them. any evidence that you can get your hands on will help
deleted_user
deleted_user
Will the parents let you take the kids for awhile?? If not, then you may have to go to Children's Protective Services and turn them in for neglect. Children's Protective services can place the kids with you. From there, you can get legal guardianship of the kids. It's a tough call, but only you can make the decision which is more important: the safety of the children or not upsetting their parents. You may end up with a nasty court battle, but aren't the kids worth that?? I know, I know - that puts added stress and strain on you not to mention financially.

Good Luck and God Bless.
deleted_user
deleted_user
were the children home during any of the violences and arrest?
If so why didn't DFS step in then?
It sounds like you need to step in and do something.
When was the last night she was arrested?
deleted_user
deleted_user
It was simple for me. I documented evidence. I got child protective services involved. Hired a attorney. Judge demanded a drug test. Next week I got guardieanship.
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