My daughter was in a abusive relationship where she was being physically and mentally abused. She allowed for her oldest kid to go with her mother so he didn't have to be around the abuse. The father had drugs in the house and the youngest boy ended up getting his hands on some of the drugs which resulted in the child going to the hospital and then CPS got involved and took him into foster care. My daughter then signed over power of attorney over to her mother so the child wouldn't have to go to foster care.
Her mother is now trying to get full custody and wants her to sign a settlement which would take away her parental rights. My daughter is now out of that situation and living with me her Father. My daughter is now in a safe environment away from the abuser and has pressed charges on him. We think that it is in the best interest of the children to be with their mother and Grandfather since she is out of danger and away from the abuser.
We would like to know what the best way to go about getting her kids back is. Should she revoke the power of attorney and sign it over to me her father?
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