Why is it taking so long to return the child Shannon Mathews to her mother?

Question

I understand that in cases such as these, they must follow due process, but it seems like ages ago the child was recovered. To keep the wee girl away from mum, must feel like torture for her mother

Answer 1

A true sad state of affairs, God will see safe passage for the girl. The mum seems strong minded and has faith.

Answer 2

I doubt that she will ever get Shannon back, and hopefully the other children should be taken off her. I feel so sorry for the mother's who cannot have children, and there you have a tart who has them like rabbits.

Answer 3

The reason it takes so long is because, they'll interview the child in 10 minute intervals through playing. Though I'm not sure how many times they do this a day.

Answer 4

Shannon probably doesn't want to go home.

I think she shouldn't go home at all personally after all that's happened.

Answer 5

they have an inclin that the mother was part of the set up for her disappearing !!!

Answer 6

From today's news there seem to be other issues under consideration regarding the suitability of the family home for a young child.

Answer 7

Her stepfather has been arrested and charged for having child p**n on his computer, they may be looking into the family  if it is fit enough to keep and look after Shannon

Answer 8

Her step father was arrested yesterday for possession of child pornography, she is not being returned because I believe child welfare believes that her home environment is unstable and she is voluntarily in custody of child services.