My daughter wants to be adopted by my husband, away from her abusive biological father.
We have paid too much to stop, and now the lawyer is demanding the balance plus some more for a guardian ad liam (???), and says we can't go any further until we get him the money. My daughter is 11 and is terrified of him, as am I, but only our lawyer seems to pay us any attention. This isn't just because situation, this is a must! She CAN'T go back there! PLEASE HELP!!!! We need alot right now, but this is as important as feeding these kids! I know there are some others out there reading this right now that can relate entirely too well, and I voted 5s for any of you who needed them!! I'm begging for everyones 5s right now, and IF ANYONE CAN DONATE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO!!! (more) 
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Your in my prayers. Stay strong. never give up
I know from having 4 girls of my own, I wish her only the best, I really hope you get what she wants!! scotty
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Here's a FIVE! Keep HOPE Alive! :)
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You've got my vote and my 5!
Please vote for me as well! Thanks! :)
My sister is in a similar situation. I really hope you get your wish.
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corals mom
good luck - I hope you come up with the money
You need to get a restraining order, this will keep him away from her until you go to court... The lawyer needs $1000 more and you are asking for $500 but the wish amount is for $100.. do you have the rest of the money saved? Or he he letting you do a contract? I have not seen that question in the comments so thought I would ask..
Edited on: Jul 15, 2007 23:29 pm
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR SUGGESTIONS AND VOTES!!!!
Edited on: Jul 16, 2007 11:33 am
good luck to u... 5 stars... I will pray for u and ur family
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you got my 5!!!!!!!!!
My Father wasn't abusive, but my neighbor was. I am so sorry she's going through this. God bless you and your family.
I truly relate!
I hope your daughter gets to be where she wants to. Too often the voice of the children is silenced by the state in the quest to "do what is the best interest of the child" they don't even listen to the child so how can they say best interest??? I really sincerely hope that your daughter gets what she wants and knows how hard you are fighting for her :)
Blessings,
Misty
hope you get your wish if not and i doi wood help you with my wish that what i like too do if iwas rich help all
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Thanks for your support, here's mine for you! Good luck!!!
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My prayers are with you.
good luck
If your lawyer is telling you he needs money for a Guardian Ad Litem, you need a new lawyer. Guardian Ad Litems are volunteers appointed by the court to look out for the best interests of the child. I could be wrong- as it may be different in your state, but I dont imagine it is. Not doubting you, just I know how lawyers can be, and that dont sound right.
As the other poster suggested, you can and should ask for a emergency injunction , if there is proof of abuse they will remove her from the home to be with you until its sorted out. As for adopting her, her biological father will have to have his parental rights terminated first. This isnt easy to do. Naturally the courts want to be real sure the facts are in order, as its a serious thing to remove a fathers child from him to another man. But keep your chin up, it can be done and if hes abusing her, it needs to be done. I'd be asking for that emergency injunction ASAP
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I voted 5 stars, but if you don't win PLEASE seek aid from a family crisis center in your county!!! They can provide assistance with legal aid, counseling, and even clothing needs to help your daughter escape her abusive father. I know it's scary going to one of those places and asking for help, and yes you may have to go on a waiting list to get ongoing therapy for your daughter, but believe me.... it's worth it! Places like that are there to help people like you and your daughter. Please please call and seek some help. I know you're probably scared of getting CPS involved, but the counselors there won't call CPS unless they are aware of a major threat to your daughter's safety and welfare ok? They're not there to criticize you, they're there to help. Hang in there and don't let the abusive bastard hold you back.
You have my full support on this! What a beautiful, sweet daughter you have!! She deserves only the best!
A Big 5 for you, sending blessings your way. God Bless and hope this helps. Please view my wishes too.
Good luck with your wish and thank you so much for your vote!
5 for your wish. Blessed be
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If there is abuse involved you should get DFACS (Department of Family and Child Services) involved. You could even try contacting CASA to appoint a guardian ad litem for your daughter. It might take longer, but shouldn't cost you a thing. Best of luck!
I'm assuming her father is contesting giving up his parental rights, right?
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oh i know how this is here is my 5 i really know god bless you all!
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Edited on: Jul 13, 2007 18:29 pm
Have you contacted childrens services about the abuse,, I would imagine your child would need counceling after what has gone on... You can still get child support even though visits could be denied...loosing CP would be a drop in your income. You could get a restraining order and It would'nt cost anything. Then you could use the money to buy food and things for your family. Good luck
Edited on: Jul 14, 2007 12:07 pm
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You have my 5 kids are evrythig I have 3 girls and they mean the world to me good luck and God bless you!
Becca
here is 5 like i promised i wish you the best ...i wish everyone would vote here
Thanks for your support, here's mine for you! Good luck!!!
I gave you my 5 and so hope you win!!!
My 5 stars and prayers are with you!
Honey I know how you feel. I have two children that my husband adopted from there biological father. All he did for them is abuse them. Now we have a loving family. My husband says he is now there father and they fell the same way about him. Godbless you.