Unfortunately, Gomez still retains parental rights over the two youngest children, leaving the family in a perplexing situation.
Candace explained that “The judges in Las Vegas need to communicate with the judges in Texas, and they have to transfer jurisdiction. It seems that the legal system is ill-equipped to handle such complex scenarios.”
Legal quagmire
For over two weeks, Garza has been unable to work, causing a financial strain.
She is burdened with expenses, including bills, her sister’s bills, hotel costs, and even the funeral expenses. “This is, without a doubt, the most difficult and challenging situation I’ve ever faced,” Garza admitted, grappling with the loss of her sister and the anguish of caring for her orphaned nieces and nephews.
Garza explained that it could take up to two months before they receive permission to return home, adding to their mounting anguish. “They’re not even allowed to go to their mother’s funeral,” she revealed, expressing the urgency to bring them back in time for the ceremony. “We’re trying to delay her funeral so we can get them home to attend, and time is running out.
