Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota

Child Custody

My son has full custody of my 3 yr old grandson. His mother hasn't seen him since he was 3months old and lives in another state. My son recently married. I have been his mother figure since financing and physically helping my son to return to this state almost three yrs ago. if my son should go to jail, on drug related charges, his new wife is knowledgable about my son's behavior, what are the steps I need to take to follow to get my grandson placed in my care?


Asked on 1/11/08, 12:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
J. Chris Carpenter Harvey and Carpenter

Re: Child Custody

You'd have to initiate a thid party custody petition, or your son could intiaite a "Stand BY Custodian" Petititon in which he names you as the child's custodian for as long as he is incarcerated. IN either case, biolocgical mother needs to be served. Would new wife support you having custody?

Herbert C. Kroon

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Chesley, Kroon, Harvey & Carpenter

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Answered on 1/11/08, 3:18 pm


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