Filing for Custody

[ginger71]

What is the name of your state? MI

My husband and I are wanting to file custody of his daughter. However, we know that this can be a costly thing to do. Does it look bad on our part if we wait a few years until our finances would allow us to do this, or is it better to file as soon as possible? We just feel the best interest of his daughter is to live with us. I know there are several items that a court takes in to consideration when deciding. We just don't want it to seem like we aren't interested in having custody by waiting to file. Any thoughts?
Thanks!

 

[BL]

YOU can not file for nothing !!!! Your husband can .

Just because you both want your husband's daughter to live with you , because you feel something , won't make it so .

Why doesn't your HUSBAND consult with a Family Law Attorney for a small fee ?

And , no need to keep starting threads . One is enough .

 

[Phnx02]

What is the name of your state? MI

My husband and I are wanting to file custody of his daughter. However, we know that this can be a costly thing to do. Does it look bad on our part if we wait a few years until our finances would allow us to do this, or is it better to file as soon as possible? We just feel the best interest of his daughter is to live with us. I know there are several items that a court takes in to consideration when deciding. We just don't want it to seem like we aren't interested in having custody by waiting to file. Any thoughts?
Thanks!

It all depends. What is the reason(s) you think the child is better off with you? If she's being abused, severely neglected, or living in a crack house, then why would you wait to rescue her until you feel your finances are in better order? That's like saying you want to help the starving kids in Africa, but want to buy that new car or truck first.
If she's in a loving, happy home, but you feel you can provide more than the mother financially, then why don't you just help out more financially? There could be a number of different reasons why you feel she's better off with you and your husband, but you haven't mentioned any. It's hard to offer the opinion you ask for, without this.