My son is in El Dorado. His ex-wife is having her husband adopt their daughter. She lives in MO but court is in Hutchinson, KS. Their divorce was in Jefferson County, KS. We were told anything to do with the children was to be done in Jefferson County, so how is she getting this done in Hutch? Do you think they will move him to Hutch for this hearing? Who can I call for help with this? Will they provide him with a lawyer to fight this? Has any of you faced this before? How can we keep him from losing his daughter? His son died while he has been locked up, I don't think he can take losing his daughter. Please if you have any ideas email me. If not, please pray for God to give me the things I need to keep this from happening. Please everyone say a pray for us.

You might want to contact an attorney or legal aid in your area. KS has some pretty strict laws about when parental rights can be severed, and it's difficult to do so. Usually the parent has to have hurt or endangered the child, or agree to the adoption, before those rights can be severed. If your son gives up or loses rights to his child, then you may not be able to see the child either. You really need to speak with a professional about this. Good luck.

Terri,
Thank you. It makes me feel better to hear that it's difficult to do in KS. He never hurt his children but she will say he did. The court always believes her without any proof. I have been looking up state statutes for KS & found one that says the court has to give my son a court appointed lawyer. We've used court appointed ones before, some are good & some aren't so good. I pray he gets another good one this time. Thank you so much for responding to me. You will never know how much it has meant to me.

momo, wether or not the ex states your son hurt his kids is irrelevant. There must be proof. The mere fact he's in prison doesn't prove abuse towards his daughter. Unless of course, the conviction was of that nature. So I wouldn't be too concerned with what she accuses at this point. I would however, obtain some type of legal advice and make sure his rights are protected. He must sign away his parental rights in most, if not all states. I've never heard of this being done without a signature..or the courts determining "cause" to do so.

If there is going to be a seperation of parental rights, there has to be a GOOD reason. Divorce is not enough. My Ex tried to do this to me, because of a drinking problem, I got her to admit that I had never drank around our son, or put him in danger, just myself. Her application was denied, PLUS my lawyer got the court to bump up custody to joint/with agreement of parents. So definantly talk to a lawyer, if it is the last thing you buy for a LONG time.
As far as I understand, you have the hearing in the county that you want to TAKE the child from, that being your sons...Even though he does not have custody, they will consider it this way.

momofkansasprisoner,
My heart goes out to you and your son. I will say prayers for you both. My son is in Norton. He has a 3 year old son. I know how devastating it would be for us if his ex tried to have parental rights severed. It would kill us both, not to mention how much it would hurt my grandson.

I wish I could give you some advice, but have never been through this. I think consulting an attorney would be your best move.

Wishing you the best.
JnKS

I'm so sorry tohear about yout troubles. I sure hope this can't be done.