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Question by yUngCuTie: how would you help a family member with alcoholism?
She is legally married and is afraid for her husband taking the kids away from her, hiding them and never seeing them again, he has made this threat already.Can the aunt of the kids take them until she gets out,without the fathers consent? What does the aunt need to make this happen?The mother is seeking help in rehab.
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Answer by tkron31
If the aunt can prove there is a legitimate threat, she may be able to legally get custody. She should keep a record of the threats the children’s father is making. If it’s over the phone, record if possible. And report it to the police so they at least have a record on file of what’s going on.
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I’m pretty sure that as long as the aunt has the parents consent she can care for the kids untill their mom gets outof rehab, but u might want to check with child social services to see how to prevent the father from taking and hiding the kids good luck and god bless u
There are several things that can happen with this and there is no guarentee the courts won’t allow the father to take them. However the courts can order him to stay within the state and notify her of all moves, addresses, and phone numbers. If he violates this the courts will issue a warrent for his arrest. There is also the possibility that if she has witnesses to his threats to run off with the children that the judge may take that into consideration and opt for their aunt to take them till she gets out. Basically it is all up to the judge. But remember the judge will look at her actions too past, present, and future. I commend her for going to a rehab and think that it is a wonderful idea if she truely wants to be clean. Good Luck!
contact an attorney so the aunt can get temporary guardianship.or atleast a notorized paper so the children can get medical treatment…etc.. while mom away. most rehab..allows visitors . this lady should be commended not punished for trying to get help.. and i think any judge would agree.. document all communication from daddy dearest…who may just be concerned about kids welfare..due to moms drinking.. you cant blame him for that.. but he doesnt need to add to the problem..
Contact the Quincy City Police Department in Massachusetts- they have the most proactive domestic violence programs in the USA. They will be able to answer your questions or help you find the answers you seek. Good Luck and God’s Speed.
THE MOTHER NEEDS TO SURRENDER TO THE DISEASE OF ALCOHOLISM. GOING TO REHAP FOR THE SAKE OF KEEPING HER CHILDREN IS NOT GOING TO WORK IN THE LONG RUN. SHE WILL ONLY DRINK AGAIN. SHE NEEDS TO MAKE AA MEETINGS EVERYDAY AND TALK TO OTHER WOMEN WHO HAVE GONE THRU THE SAME THING, AND HOW AA HELPED THEM CHANGE THEIR LIVES. WHEN SHE IS SINCERELY FINISHED DRINKING HELP IS THERE IN THE FELLOWSHIP OF AA. IF SHE’S NOT FINISHED, SHE NEEDS TO THINK OF WHATS BEST FOR HER CHILDREN. I KNOW A FATHER WHO DOESN’T DRINK ALCOHOLICALLY BEATS A MOM. WHO DOES
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