[sammie2548]

A little background... My mom, who is unmarried, on disability, and welfare, found out on Jan 9th 2007 that she was preganent. I am 31 years old have been married for 12 years to a wonderful husband. I found out long ago I was unable to have children. When my mom found out about her preganancy, she called me and said that god had answered my prayers and that this baby was meant for us. My husband and I went to all the dr. appointment with her. on Aug. 9, 2007 Our beautiful baby girl was born we named her Abigail after my mom. she was in th NICU for 6 days before we could bring her home. She came home with us on Aug 15 2007. it was by far the happiest day of our lives. Shortly after my husband lost his job so we couldnt afford the adoption right then, my mom always told us not to worry she would never take her away. we got back on our feet and just recently filed the adoption. Things have fell apart my mom has now decided against the adoption and has lied about us ever having her, even with all of the proof that we have. we have not seen our precious little girl in over a month. we have now filed gaurionship paper and are fighting a contested adoption. my hope is not gone yet but the courts are so much for the bmom that its hard to keep hope. can anyone give me any insite to how to get my little girl back, i am not to up on the law, i am trying to read everything i can but it is so confusing.

[CaddoRose]

You need to talk to a lawyer asap. Only a lawyer will be able to really help you unless you have some legal document that gives you custody of the child from birth. It sounds like you can file de facto parent if you have truly had the child since birth. Most communities have a legal aid society which can provide low cost or no cost legal advice. We have one in our county(Texas) that meets once a month to see clients for free and direct them.

[sammie2548]

we do have an attorney we have as of today so far spent 12000 dollars. i spoke with our attorney and he says missouri doesnt recognize de facto parent but he had filed 3rd party custody i guess kind of the same thing idk. it all confuses me. thank you for the advise. we are still fighting hard. its just draining and i am so worried about abby. thanks again for your help

[LoViN_LiFe]

This is horrible! I really hope that it all works out. Im so sorry this is happening to you. Especially with all the proof that you have been the only parents she has known. HUGS AND PRAYERS sent your way

[sammie2548]

thank you so much for your prayers and hugs!!!! we finally have a court date for at least gaurdianship
july 30, we have lots of hope. thank you all for your support.