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[chihuahuamom]

First of all, I am aware it is best to hire a lawyer in cases such as divorce or custody.  However, my son is looking at an online site called Father's Custody Advocacy (not sure if this is exact title) and can, for a small price, get advice on how to begin.  His wife and my son have been separated for about 8 years, but never divorced. they have one child.  The child has gone back and forth between them (my son lives with me) during those years.  We learned recently the wife has been living with another man and has two small children with him. The child was told to be quiet about it, and was until recently.  She is now living with us and going to a school around the corne The mom wants her back. My son is fed up and ready to begin proceedings.  The child wants to live here.  What do you think of online sites?  At least to get advice?  I, myself, had a problem a few years ago when I did Legal Zoom, so I am skeptical.  Thanks. 

[Imaoldhippie]

I would not trust them for something involving child custody.

[NickNack]

I would say absolutely not when it's regarding custody of his daughter.  Better to spend that money on a good attorney.

[mom2four0418]

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@chihuahuamom wrote:

First of all, I am aware it is best to hire a lawyer in cases such as divorce or custody.  However, my son is looking at an online site called Father's Custody Advocacy (not sure if this is exact title) and can, for a small price, get advice on how to begin.  His wife and my son have been separated for about 8 years, but never divorced. they have one child.  The child has gone back and forth between them (my son lives with me) during those years.  We learned recently the wife has been living with another man and has two small children with him. The child was told to be quiet about it, and was until recently.  She is now living with us and going to a school around the corne The mom wants her back. My son is fed up and ready to begin proceedings.  The child wants to live here.  What do you think of online sites?  At least to get advice?  I, myself, had a problem a few years ago when I did Legal Zoom, so I am skeptical.  Thanks. 

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    Your son should retain an attorney who specializes in child custody issues and not from an online advocacy group. 

    If they have never divorced, he may be responsible for the other two children.  I hope that he will seriously consider counseling for his daughter.  She has been carrying a heavy burden of secrecy in addition to being in a tug of war between her parents.  He needs to see a lawyer now.  Good Luck!

[MickD]

@chihuahuamom your son should go see an attorney.  Many have initial consults for free.  Legal Aid is a great resource too.

[deepwaterdotter]

@mom2four0418  Good advice.

[Love my grandkids]

Having been a legal secretary for many years, it's highly doubtful that the son would be "responsible" for the wife's other 2 kids.

She is openly living with another man, other people know he is the father.

He needs a good family law attorney YESTERDAY!

[RedTop]

I suggest your son pay that money to someone local he sits down in front of for the solid answers that pertain directly to his situation.   

[mom2four0418]

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@Love my grandkids wrote:

Having been a legal secretary for many years, it's highly doubtful that the son would be "responsible" for the wife's otehr 2 kids.

She is openly living with another man, other people know he is the father.

He needs a good family law attorney YESTERDAY!

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That is not correct and it is quite likely.  Each state has their own laws on this.

[hsawaknow]

In regards to custody I highly suggest an attorney who specializes in custody/child/divorce issues.