How to get a child from cps custody
My step-son was living with a guardian(non-relative) after being taken away from his mother about 8 yrs ago. We went to court then trying to get custody of him but the judge would not allow it without representation. My husbands name is not on the birth certificate but paternity was established. Until a few months ago they would not let my husband be a part of his life. We now have a very good relationship with him, and were planning taking custody of him over the summer. However, the guardian he's been living with got busted for drugs 2 days ago and he was taken by cps even though we showed up to try to take temporary custody until we could get full custody of him. He has been through enough in his life and to be taken by cps and strangers is not what he needs. We need to know what rights we have and what steps to take to get him from cps and bring him into our home. Please help!