QUESTION
Is it legal for a felon to be a foster parent?
Asked on Mar 28th, 2014 on Child Custody - Idaho
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My son was placed with a felon and then adopted by her. Is this legal and is there still any chance I can fight it?
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Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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I do not quite understand your question, if the adoptive parent's previous criminal record was known at the time of the adoption, that is that there was no fraud upon the court, it is doubtful that there is anything that you will be able to do now.
Answered on Apr 01st, 2014 at 6:13 PM
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If the adoption is final, it's too late. You could have objected while it was pending. Unless the felony was a sexual one, it probably doesn't by definition exclude the person from adoption.
Answered on Apr 01st, 2014 at 3:31 PM
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Apparently because the court allowed it to happen. I suppose you could try an appeal, but with the adoption your rights were terminated and if you don't appeal in time, you have no more rights to your son.
Answered on Apr 01st, 2014 at 3:00 PM