Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky

Voluntary transfer of custody
My adopted sister was contacted by her biological mother who said that she was about to go to jail for not paying child support on a previous child (she has also been in trouble for drug and alcohol abuse). The mother asked my sister if she would take permanent custody of her 3 year old daughter that was living with her. The childs father who lives alone and is not married said that he would agree to the custody arrangement. What would my sister have to do to obtain custody and does she need to appear to do this before her mother's court appearance in order to prevent the child being put in foster care?

Asked on 3/12/02, 11:52 am

Martin Kasdan, Jr. Martin Z. Kasdan, Jr., Attorney at Law

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Re: Voluntary transfer of custody

Briefly, a court appearance would be necessary,

preferably with the father present as well as

the mother. Papers would need to be prepared and filed

to assure the court handling custody issues that both parents

are in agreement, and that the arrangement would be in

the best interest of the child. As to timing,

certainly before the mom's court re: nonsupport.

Answered on 3/12/02, 12:52 pm

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