Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

Adoption of Child placed in Temp Emerg Custody

My cousins child has been placed in custody of caregiver (temp emerg custody). My cousin wants me (& my spouse) to adopt the child and we want to. We are unsure what rights the BM or the custodian has. Child & custodian live in IN and BM and I live in KY.


Asked on 5/15/07, 9:52 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Napier Troutman & Napier, PLLC

Re: Adoption of Child placed in Temp Emerg Custody

I do not know about Indiana, but if this happened in Kentucky, the best shot you have is contacted social services and making your interests known. If they do not seem interested, then you would have to file a motion to intervene in the case.

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Answered on 5/16/07, 5:52 pm


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