What to Do When the Custodial Parent is Engaged in Illegal Activity
Hello, I am Tulsa Fathers’ Rights Attorney Jason Lile, and I specialize in family law matters and fathers’ rights. Today, I want to discuss what fathers can do if they learn that the custodial parent (if it is not them) is involved in illegal activities.
If you find out that your child’s custodial parent is engaging in illegal activities, it is crucial that you take immediate legal action. The Department of Human Services (DHS) is often notified of such situations, and if they find out that you knew about it and did nothing, they can enter into a voluntary safety plan. This plan is not voluntary in the sense that DHS will insist that the parents do the following, and if they don’t, they have a couple of options neither of which are pleasant, one of which is to put the child in foster care because they will say you father wasn’t protecting and you custodial parent if it was the mother, are engaging in illegal activity.
The first thing you should do is contact an experienced attorney to discuss your situation and learn about your legal options. Secondly, file an emergency custody request in court to state that your child is in danger because of illegal activity. Taking legal action can put you in a good position in court to get emergency custody, which can be followed up with longer-term custody arrangements.
Why It is Important to Take Legal Action
It is crucial to take legal action and protect your child from exposure to illegal activities. Not only is it essential to ensure your child is safe, but it also helps you in court. If you do not take legal action, DHS may assume that you were aware of the illegal activities and did nothing to protect your child. This could lead to the removal of your child from your care, even if you were not aware of the illegal activities.
A skilled attorney can help you file an emergency custody request and represent you in court. If you need legal assistance, please feel free to contact me, Attorney Jason Lile with FathersRights.com.
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If you are a father with concerns about the safety of your child in the custody of the other parent, contact me, Oklahoma divorce lawyer Jason Lile, at TulsaFathersRights.Lawyer. We offer a initial consultation to discuss your legal options and provide you with the legal representation you need.
