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Mindy McCready Attempting to Reclaim Custody of Son

Mindy McCreadyMindy McCready has filed court papers to reclaim custody of her 4-year-old son, Zander, from her mother Terri, who was appointed the child's guardian in 2007 when Mindy was arrested for violating probation. At the time, Mindy was sentenced to 60 days in jail and turned herself in. After serving just half of her sentence, the singer was released for good behavior.

Mindy, who has since gone through drug and alcohol rehabilitation, will appear in court today, May 19, in Fort Myers, Fla., to re-open the custody case. And when she walks into that courtroom, Mindy will reportedly produce several letters of recommendation, including one from 'Celebrity Rehab's' Dr. Drew Pinsky, who has even contacted social services on the singer's behalf.

"We wanted there to be no question that this case should be reopened and she should be reunited with her son," Mindy's attorney, Jim Moon tells E! News. "She needed to undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation, she needed to undergo a psychological assessment to make sure she was a competent parent, she needed to undergo codependency counseling ... everything she's passed with flying colors."

Even so, regaining custody of Zander won't happen overnight for Mindy, whose arrests, mental health, drug problems and sex life have made tabloid headlines over the years since her mother was awarded custody of her son.

"Naturally, I want Zander to go home with Mindy," says Moon, who is not only expecting a fight from Mindy's mother, but also the child's father, Billy McKnight -- who spent a month in jail for domestic assault on Mindy in 2005. "Do I anticipate that's going to happen tomorrow? Probably not. In all likelihood, she'll be granted a month's worth of unsupervised visits and overnight visits."

And it is Mindy's deepest hope that within two or three months of unsupervised visits and overnights with Zander, she will be able to take him home with her to Nashville, and begin a new life with him for the first time since he was an infant.

Mindy released her fifth album, 'I'm Still Here,' in March -- her first since 2002.
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torilynn663

When will you learn that NO ONE CARES ABOUT THIS WASHED UP HAS BEEN!

May 20 2010 at 2:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
barbnestal

I believe in second chances and I think Mindy deserves a second chance. However I don't see why she can't have a relationship with the boy while living close to her mother. That way the boy will have the love of both mother and grandmother. win, win.

May 20 2010 at 1:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Hello Tiffany

You can't really call her a star anymore. I do hope she get's her life in complete order before they let that child back in to her home.

May 20 2010 at 11:28 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
shirley

I believe that once someone loses their children that should be it. I had the same thing happen to me with getting my grandson because of my daughter when she was partying and doing drugs. I got my grandson at 7 months of age and I was the only mother he had. Never showed up for visitation. When a child is happy in his life he should stay happy. Why should a child be treated like a puppy when you want him back you should get him. Children have no rights in this world and they should. Parents that give up their children need to stop thinking of themselves and think of the happiness of their children. My grandson is now 22 yrs. old and he believes that no child should be made to see anyone they don't want to. This is where he lived and he always called my husband and me Mom and Dad. At 5 when his father got out of jail he was made to see him and he states how awful it was for him. I'm sure Mindy's little boy is very happy where he is and would be very upset to have to leave. I'm sick of people going wrong and than thinking they have now straightened out so desserve to be parents again. Did they ever think it could be too late? My daughter left the State we live in and had visitation but never saw this boy or called for over 18 years. I'm so glad I became a grandparent raising a grandchild because I'm sure he wouldn't be alive today.

May 20 2010 at 11:20 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Cayenne

I believe that once someone loses their children that should be it.
Wow thats pretty powerful. What if the children are taken for accountable reason's?? Our youngest daughter died from a fall and because the police could not believe this they took our other 3 children from us...it took a year of fighting and getting a world renowned child medical examiner to clear our names and get our children back. We did nothing wrong what so ever, actually was proven that we did everything right and are wonderful parents. But according to your statement...we never should have gotten them back. Think about what you say and how you say it because it does affect others.

May 20 2010 at 11:50 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
navy53girl

I find your comments kind of harsh about a young woman who you don't know and about your own child. I understand your frustration with the abandonment of your grandson and the role that you took on for him and I commend you for that. I don't feel it's right for us to make judgement calls about a woman who we don't know what is going on with her treatment. I did watch her on the show and she was in a bad place but, people can change and can straighten their lives out. I personaly have family members who have went through perscription drug problems and with alcohol problems. Some of them were able to overcome that and some have not. But it bothers me to hear people make comments like this. She may very well deserve to have her son back and how are we to know that she has not had contact with her son since her mother has had him. There has been many people in the music industry that has had rocky lifestyles and many who have change that. Look at George Jones and Johhny Cash for instance. Sometimes the addiction is stronger than the love that a person has for someone and it clouds their judgement but, sometimes when they have that turn around moment it's the love they have that keeps them going and it may be that one thing that keeps them on the straight and narrow.

May 20 2010 at 12:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jorge

This Mindy is a real delinquent! She should know better.

May 20 2010 at 9:55 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rose

Mindy doesn't need to prove anything to her fans she only needs to prove it to herself

May 20 2010 at 9:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
waagtod

It seems weird that everyone who was hetero for years, then suddenly decides they are gay, the tag drug and alcohol abuse and/or domestic abuse is always there. Just from the media reports and personal experience, it seems there is a connection.If this turns out to be true then these people could be cured of homosexual desires.Just sayin'.

May 20 2010 at 9:03 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Paula

If Mindy really loved her child, she would leave him with the only secure home he's ever known. If she's gotten straight, she needs to get it right with her family and then she'll have no problem seeing her son. With a touring schedule like these performers have, she should leave him alone & see him when she comes back home.

May 20 2010 at 8:56 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
laneyd1952

goog luck getting your son back.

May 20 2010 at 8:54 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jeannie

Terry, who is my 1st cousin's, 1st cousin, stepped into a "mother's role" for her grand-son because Mindy's disease was stronger than her love for her only child. I feel sorry for Mindy. She has a disease and maybe a brain disorder. Maybe she is bi-polar. I pray one day Mindy can be a part of her son's life. It will take years for her to prove to her family and fans that she can be a Mom that will never put the love of drugs before the love of her child. My only child died from an accidental drug overdose when she was 18. I tried to help her as did professionals. Sometimes the drug is stronger than the love of a Mom, too. Thank God for Terry, and pray for Mindy's recovery.

May 20 2010 at 8:53 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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