Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

My 6 week old. granddaughter was taken from her mother and put into emergency temporary child protective custody, in Calif. I live in Nevada (4hs.away) and would like to get the temporary custody. What do I need to do,provide or say to get temporary custody of my granddaughter, while her mother completes the recommendation of court ordered requirements? I do not want my granddaughter to remain in the foster home! Thank you, Kim


Asked on 8/21/11, 4:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Greta Muirhead

Contact the CPS assigned officer in California. Tell her that you can offer placement for your grandchild. Have the mother "nominate" you as a viable placement. They may have to do an ICPC (Interstate Compact for Placment of Children)--investigation before they place the child in your home--basically run a background check on you and check out your home for safety.

CPS will usually look for relative placement rather than put the child in a long term foster home. Contact them in California and let them know that you are ready to help.

Good luck,

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Answered on 8/21/11, 4:19 pm


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