If I’m the paternal aunt in the process of ICPC, should I get a lawyer if the caseworker doesn’t want to move the child out of state for the fostering?
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If I’m the paternal aunt in the process of ICPC, should I get a lawyer if the caseworker doesn’t want to move the child out of state for the fostering?
Should the relative have the #1 priority of taking in the family member while the biological mother is trying to do her treatments to get better. Being the aunt I’m willing to travel in for all court proceedings and visits with the parents. The grandparents living in town also helping with the support of lodging myself and child. The caseworker is leaning towards keeping the child locally. With this said, the foster parents then get more of a chance to adopt this child out when parental rights are terminated. I need help on what the law might help the relatives wanting to be involved.
Asked on August 23, 2012 under Family Law, Oklahoma
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney to assist you as the aunt in assisting in the situation that you are writing about. Under the court system, the courts rely on case worker evaluations as to what is in the minor child's best interests as in the matter that you are writing about.
However, the courts take into consideration as to a willing relative who is not the parent of the minor child in providing a safe and healthy environment for the minor pending a physical condition of a parent that is being treated.
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