Originally Posted by
stinawords
The parents haven't abandoned the children. You have custody. What state are you in (if in the U.S. or country if not)? What are you trying to accomplish by charging the parents with abandonment?
Generally, abandonment is a criminal charge like leaving a child at a bus stop or mall. Abandonment is also sometimes used as grounds to get custody. But since you already have custody we need to know what you are wanting to accomplish in order to help.
I am in the state of Georgia and my gole is to adopt the children. At this time each child has a different last name same mother but different fathers. According to DFCS there was only 2 months before parents rights were suspended by state law due to being unfit parents.
I simply wish to give both children a stable life without having to worry about any confushion for the children
Originally Posted by
ScottGem
What do you think declaring abandonment would do for you? Do you want to adopt the children? Do you want to prevent the parents from visiting, what?
What you should do is discuss the situation with your DCFS caseworker.
Yes I wish to adopt and make the children my airs. The courts have given me permanent custody. At this time there is not a case worker. I was advised by DFCS when I was awarded custody to adopt as soon as possible.
The attorney tells me I need to declair aboudment. But gave me no details as to how.
Originally Posted by
cdad
Was this custody court ordered or were the children simply left with you on behalf of dcfs ?
Yes the custody was a court order on Janury 8, 2013