Hello All Hope you are enjoying the weather,

I have a question for a potential Client who has been a Foster Parent for a four (4) year old child, for three (3) out of four (4) years.  Apparently the County has had custody of this child since very early in the child’s life when she was placed with these foster parents approximately 3 ½ years ago.

The Father apparently had custody 1 year ago for a period of time.  Ten months ago, the Father independently and unilaterally dropped the child off at the Foster Parents and the child has been there for the last ten (10) months.

IMPORTANT These Foster Parents have adopted the younger sibling of this child and would like to adopt the four (4) year old as well.

I am not sure how custody with the county’s involvement works, but the Father is again seeking custody again.

What is the proper procedure if custody lies with the County? Can this client bring two Petitions I) one on behalf of the adoptive sibling to have access and visitation with the 4 yr old sibling and II) two as the foster parent seeking custody and possible adoption in the best interests of this child??

Thanks for you input

Regards,

Concetta

Resolving Conflict Outside of Court

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Concetta G. Spirio, Esq. (She/Her)

Collaborative Divorce Attorney and Mediator

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