After reading your thoughtful responses, I got in contact with our local child services. They said that given the money we made it would be difficult to get a pro-bono attorney apparently too many bills doesn’t count. They did, however, recommend some attorneys to contact that would be reasonable. I was so glad that I spoke to Patti at child services she was great. She understood how hard it is to make claims against the custodial parent, especially the mother since Florida state laws favor mothers. But she took down my information and said she could locate him and do a “drop in” visit. My complaint will remain anonymous. I actually even signed up to volunteer to help watch the foster kids during the foster parent meetings. Last night I spent 3 hours working with the kids and it really helped me focus on why I am doing all this. I have a meeting next week with an attorney who will take payments. From my conversations with him, he seems a bit pestimistic, given the Florida laws. Basically even if physical harm is proven we still may not get to have custody. Patti says if she ever gets Cayden (our son) in the foster program that she would let us know. I am also applying to be a foster parent. It may be one way for us to see him if something happens. I pray that Cayden is safe. I just hope that we can see him even if only for a moment so he knows that his father and I love him and haven’t forgotten him. I don’t care what the attorneys say for us that is our immediate goal. I don’t see how the mother can deny us that. I am a bit concerned since I found on the internet a site that says one of her last known addresses is in NY. That is where her mean boyfriend was from. I pray that Cayden is not up there. The attorney said that he will look into this for us.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for your prayers!!! I needed someone to give me hope. We still feel the pain and anger but at least now we can concentrate on the hope again. I will let you know how things turn out.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL! YOU ARE WONDERFUL PEOPLE!
