I think that you need a counselor to intervene in this situation. I am sorry to say that most judges are difficut to deal with. They say that the child comes first and that is their only conern.
Get a counselor's report and have it ready to present to the judge. Also you need an attorney to represent you in the court presentation. No child needs to be in a foster home rather than their own home, with one or both parets.
The courts will place a child with the natural parents, when ever possible or relative. That's is the 1st choice. Your ex can threaten fostering all he wants, but if your home is a safe loving enviroment, She will be placed with you.
We are former foster parents,and our kids were not with relatives because it was not considered safe. Only you know the answer to this. But if you are a safe home then petition the court to provide you with temporary custody of your daughter, until you can get a permanent custody hearing.
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