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    Jul 7, 2009, 09:12 AM
    Custody of child.Mom is a felon
    I am wondering what constutes a bad mother? We were never married... She recently got busted selling to a undercover officer. 2 felonys 1 will go away after so long I can not recall the # of the law used on that. Child was in car when the deal went down. Judge gave her tether 6 months, child classes 2 weeks and lots of fines. I don't want to down play the judge but OMG a baby was involved. We have the 1 son now 2 and she has a 5 year old daughter of another. I can not afford any attorneys in my area, all starting at a point I can't afford BUT what can I do to know that children are safe?
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    Jul 7, 2009, 09:21 AM

    Talk to attorneys about setting up your case on a payment arrangement.

    If you are scared for your children, you can find a way to file a petition for custody of the child, even if it includes taking on a second job.

    How recent was the arrest? Where were the children taken during the arrest? Is DCFS/Children Services involved yet?
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    Jul 8, 2009, 04:24 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Justwantfair View Post
    Talk to attorneys about setting up your case on a payment arrangement.

    If you are scared for your children, you can find a way to file a petition for custody of the child, even if it includes taking on a second job.

    How recent was the arrest? Where were the children taken during the arrest? Is DCFS/Children Services involved yet?
    Arrest was aprox: 6 months ago and DCFS has never been involved... go figure
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    Jul 8, 2009, 06:45 AM
    Try contacting your local Legal Aid for assistance with representation.
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