Legal Question in Family Law in Kansas
My brother was in jail when his daughter was born. He's not on the birth certificate and they came to jail to take a DNA from him. You so called mother tested positive for meth at the hospital and so does my niece so she was removed from his/her care immediately. Now my brother is at home and they won't let him take his daughter from tthe agency. is that legal or should he be able to just bring her home?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Your brother's case is complicated, and thus he should consult directly with a family law attorney, in the area where the child's case sits. He needs advice specific to the particular facts of this situation, more than a general opinion, based upon general information. Once a child is in State custody, the parent must meet certain criteria, and take certain steps to get unified with the child. Tell him to hurry, because time is working against his cause.
Good luck