Legal Question in Family Law in California

adoption of a foster child's baby

If a 16 year old foster child has a baby that is not detained, does she have the legal right to place her child in a family of her choice without the counties permission. This is in California. She wants to have a say in who adopts her nondetained child and the cps worker is stating that she has no rights?


Asked on 8/16/08, 3:24 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Mccoy Law Office Of Robert McCoy

Re: adoption of a foster child's baby

I think the CPS worker is wrong. Call the Pacific Justice Institute in Sacramento. They can help you.

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Answered on 8/16/08, 1:58 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: adoption of a foster child's baby

Unless the baby has been removed by CPS and there is a court order finding that the baby is a ward of the court they have no jurisdiction. I have not been involved in a case such as this, but have represented minors that are parents. The minor's parent have no control over the minor;s child. The mother of the baby should not sign any documents regarding the baby without consulting with an attorney.

Follow the advice given by Mr. McCoy.

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Answered on 8/29/08, 11:19 am


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