My daughter has been kept from me illegally since September 11th. Her mother filed an emergency parenting time order and called DCS on September 30th, claiming I was impaired while caring for her. I smoke weed, but never when I have my daughter. I informed the DCS worker of this and submitted to an AA drug screen. Should I be worried that it will come back positive for THC?
It really depends on how often you smoke and what kind of test they used. Have you checked out any resources online about detection times?
Definitely consider hiring a lawyer. They can guide you through this process and help protect your rights.
I do plan to get a lawyer. Just trying to figure out the best way to approach this.
Document everything! Make sure you have records of your parenting time and any communications with DCS.
Yeah, having a paper trail can really help your case. Have you been able to see your daughter at all?
No, I haven’t seen her since September 11th. It’s been really hard for me.
I went through something similar. It took time, but I eventually got my visitation rights back. Stay strong!
Make sure you are fully transparent with your lawyer about your weed use. They can help you strategize.
Thanks for the advice! I’ll definitely be upfront with my lawyer about everything.
Don’t lose hope! There are ways to navigate this. Just keep advocating for yourself and your daughter.
I appreciate all the support. It helps to hear from others who’ve been through this.