How do I get a writ of assistance?
Full Question:
My son has a court order for his two sons, 10 & 12, to have primary residence with him. The maternal grandparents are saying they are going to keep the 10 yr old with them across the country. I have been told that we need a writ of assistance. Do we need a lawyer for this, and how much will it cost?
07/22/2011 |
Category: Divorce ยป Child Custody |
State: Maryland |
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Answer:
We cannot give legal advice, and are not forming an attorney-client relationship with you. The following is not a substitute for the advice of a local attorney. But we hope the information will be useful.
Yes, you need a writ of assistance if the grandparents will not voluntarily hand over the child.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writ_of_assistance
This will empower local law enforcement to accompany you and remove the child from the custody of the grandparents. Yes, you need a lawyer for this and I would suspect it will cost between $250 and $1000 depending. Call around and ask for an estimate.
Good luck.
