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    Dec 13, 2009, 06:28 PM
    Getting temporary custody in Washington State
    My husband & I are wanting to get temporary custody of our two grandchildren, ages 3 & 6. Their mother (our daughter) has been in rehab twice, and is actively using again. From the outside everything looks OK, but I know it isn't. The children are very comfortable in our home. In the past they have all lived here for periods up to 6 months. They have their own rooms here, and we are very well equipped to take care of them.

    I am not sure if their mother will agree to the arrangement, but I want to be prepared when we get ahold of her to discuss it.


    I would appreciate any info you can give us.

    Thank you
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    Dec 13, 2009, 07:09 PM

    Consult an attorney. To get custody you will have to prove your daughter is a danger to the children.

    What about the father?
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    Dec 14, 2009, 07:32 AM

    Two different fathers. One just not in the picture, the other is a drug addict who would love to get back at our daughter and us. He is an evil man. I really don't want either to know anything about it. One other issue is that one of the children is Native American which throws another monkey wrench into the picture.
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    Dec 14, 2009, 07:38 AM

    You have no choice about keeping this from the fathers The court will require that they be notified. And yes one of them being a Native American may complicate things, since the tribe may want to take care of that child.

    So, you really need to consult an attorney who can help you with this.
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