Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

wanting my sisters children from foster care with her consent

i have a sister who just had her children takin away from her in georgia, they are in a temperary place but she wants me to get them and i am wondering what rights do i have with the social service and what do i need to do. my sister has not contacted social services to try to get them and i am afraid they are going to place them up for adoption. and i don't want them to be lost in the welfare system. should i be able to get them before a foster home can.


Asked on 6/15/05, 5:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
W. Henry Clerke IV Bryman, Clerke & Kent, P.A.

Re: wanting my sisters children from foster care with her consent

There should be a hearing to determine whether or not the children will be returned to the parents. The court will usually attempt to reunite the family. This may require counseling or other measures to address the situation which resulted in the removal of the children from the home. In the event that the court determines that it is not in the best interest of the children to be placed with the mother or father then an alternate family member will be considered for placement of the children. If you desire to obtain custody you should let that be known to the court. Please feel free to contact me to discuss this in further detail at 770-612-0909.

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Answered on 6/16/05, 2:25 am


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