I am the father of a 4 year old girl. Her mothers where abouts are unknown for the last several months. Except for the 3 months she spent in jail for indecency with a 14 y/o boy. The child has been living with me since her mother disappeared. (at least a year)
We were never married and there aren't any court orders for child support. I am on the birth certificate as her father. I have a copy of the birth certificate also.
Approx 4 months ago, I was shot at by some of her acquaintance's. These people were looking for her and were found to be under the influence of drugs at the time of arrest. In their drunken confusion thought they get to her through me. Luckily we are ok. My daughter was with me when the incident occured.
In the past she has threatened to take the child and leave with her. I would like to obtain physical , legal, soul custody of my daughter. I am in fear of the childs safety in her mothers possesion.
I have no idea where she can be reached for serving perposes.
These are my questions:
1. What is the process to aquire legal custody of my daugter?
(Giving the mother supervised visitation)
We were never married and there aren't any court orders for child support. I am on the birth certificate as her father. I have a copy of the birth certificate also.
Approx 4 months ago, I was shot at by some of her acquaintance's. These people were looking for her and were found to be under the influence of drugs at the time of arrest. In their drunken confusion thought they get to her through me. Luckily we are ok. My daughter was with me when the incident occured.
In the past she has threatened to take the child and leave with her. I would like to obtain physical , legal, soul custody of my daughter. I am in fear of the childs safety in her mothers possesion.
I have no idea where she can be reached for serving perposes.
These are my questions:
1. What is the process to aquire legal custody of my daugter?
(Giving the mother supervised visitation)