Grandparents Raising Children Support Group
This community is dedicated to grandparents who are the primary caregivers of their grandchildren. In cases where the parents are not willing or able to provide adequate care for their children, grandparents may take on the role of primary caregivers. Join the support group to find support, share your experience, and get advice from other members.
We finally got it...the Court finally gave my husband and I Sole Permanent Custody of our 16 month old grand daughter Angelina...who has been in our care since she was only 2 weeks old...Angelina's father's drug test results were revieled today and he tested positive for Amphetamine, Methamphetamine and Cocaine...I was disgusted to say the least...however his lawyer also asked the Judge for a Visitation Order and she said NO...lol...I figured she would...so she left visitation to the discretion of my husband and I. I will not tolerate drug use and I can also deman random drug tests and if he refuses to take them he will be cut off all visitation...I have the right to do that...I am just sooooo relieved this is all over and we can now continue to do what's best for Angelina...what a great Christmas Present!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
BUT don't think the battle is over, always be prepared and still keep notes on his calls,how often he comes for how long,what he does with her when he is there.
A Prayer Answered! Thank you God.
Love Grandmamelody
What a wonderful early Christmas gift...
I am so happy for you and your family and thankful that your granddaughter is in a good home.
Here in Ar. they have one year to do it. Well in our case 3 months short of it being one year she filled.
We.you can never let your guard down. It doesn't matter if they are ready or not to take the child back they can still drag you back to court.
Write down each time she calls even if it is to talk to you. Take note if she called to ask you somehting did she even ask how the child was doing. During vists, did she play with her child or just sit there. Anything and everything write it down.
There seems to be so many more no calls then actual calls. Which is so weird since she kept bring up in court saying we wouldn't let her call or talk to her. What I do is she has to call my cell phone, I even had the message thing removed becasue I wanted actual phone conversations logged. Anyway with the cell phone keep all your monthly bills. It will show each and every time she calls or you call her. That away you have proof. I do keep a log of what all was said and I put the phone on speaker, and if mommy says anything that should not be said I can here it or when she calls stoned/drunk I hear her sleerrred speech. Anything you hear her say is not hear say in court....very important! So make sure you hear everything she says to your grand child.