LEE COUNTY, Fla. -- A WINK News exclusive: The Mindy McCready custody battle heats up. WINK News has confirmed the county singer's son, Zander, will remain in an Arkansas foster home through Christmas.
McCready did not have custody of the boy when she took him and left Lee County in November. She was found with the boy hiding in a home in Arkansas. McCready's mother, Gayle Inge, has custody of Zander.
Inge's lawyer told WINK News, Arkansas authorities claim it's risky for Zander to live with her and her husband.
"At this point, the hearing in Arkansas has been continued until January 13, 2012 and Zander is living with strangers and he's not going to be home for the holidays," said Steven E. Martin, attorney for Michael & Gayle Inge.
McCready recently accused her mother of being abusive toward Zander. Inge denies the allegations. Ultimately a judge will have the final say on who gets custody.
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