Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

Custody of our niece...

My husbands sister was caught or what not for drugs, she was told unless she goes to a rehab for 6 months she will lose the baby. From what we are told if she doesnt stay in there they are looking for family to take the baby. We have decided that we would take her if possible, what do we need to do to get custody of her if this happens? The mother and chld reside in Oregon and we reside in Arizona, where would everything have to be filed also so that it is legal down here to?


Asked on 6/12/01, 2:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: Custody of our niece...

The answers to your questions depend upon a variety of factors:

1. Is the State of Oregon involved? (Child Protective Services);

2. Is the natural Father around or involved?

3. Will she (and everyone else) simply agree to allow you to have the child?

With the answers to these questions, I can provide better advice.

Please e'mail me at [email protected].

/s/ Rich J. Peters, Attorney

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Answered on 6/28/01, 3:45 pm


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