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[Daviddawe1982]

Hello,
I have 2 children with a former partner. Both children were removed from her care and placed with me 6 years ago.
Now the 11-year-old wants to live with her mother again.
I support this.
There are no orders at all in place and the mother still has all parental rights.
Can DHS punish me for allowing this?

 

[Harry De Elle]

if in doubt ask DHS directly ....

 

[sammy01]

I'd want something in writing from DHS. You don't want the kids going into foster care.
What grounds were there for the removal of the child? are those grounds still of concern?

 

[Rod]

I share Sammy's concern and wouldn't do anything until cleared by DHHS.

Both kids could be removed from you.

 

[CSFLW]

Hello David

Were the children removed from the mother by DHHS.

If so, was it by court order?

 

[Brett Jones]

It is great the mother wants to have interaction with the child and vice-versa. Where children have been removed from the mother's care, the issue is are there any ongoing safety concerns or could a reintroduction cause harm to the child? As a father, you have a responsibility to put the needs of the children first. It sounds like you should speak with DHHS first, however, it would be wise to obtain some legal advice about the overall situation.

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This information does not constitute legal advice.