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The Law Office of Kem Eyo, LLC | Kem Eyo
Yes, the parents have a say. However, there is no guarantee that their election will be honored.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 10/18/2011
Beaulier Law Office | Maury Beaulier
It is quite possible child protection would step in where that occurs. In that instance, child protection would decide where placement was most appropriate.
Answer Applies to: Minnesota
Replied: 10/18/2011
The Law Office of Cathy R. Cook | Cathy R. Cook
Parents can voluntarily grant guardianship or temporary custody to someone. However, if Children's Services is involved, they may not agree with the parents' choice and argue to the court that another placement is more appropriate.
Answer Applies to: Ohio
Replied: 10/18/2011
Law Office of Pashan Movasseghi, Esq. | Pashan Movasseghi, Esq.
Yes. However, if the Family Court gets involved that could change.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/17/2011
John E. Kirchner, Attorney at Law | John Kirchner
Yes, they "have a say", but not necessarily final control. There are too many variables affecting the answer to your question since you don't provide enough information to accurately determine the situation.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/17/2011
Hyman, Carter & Patel, PLLC | Mital D. Patel
The parents should consider finding a suitable guardian for their children and consider voluntarily entering into a guardianship arrangement.
Answer Applies to: Tennessee
Replied: 10/17/2011
Patricia C. Van Haren, Attorney at Law | Patricia Van Haren
In certain cases the child's opinion on where they will live will be considered. The court will want to look into all factors though and will investigate the home of any potential guardians. If the court deems that the child's request will be in the best interests of the child, then they will take that into account as well.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/15/2011
Law Offices of Paul A. Eads | Paul A. Eads
Guardianship is a possibility.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/15/2011
Attorney Paul Lancia | Paul Lancia
It depends if the State is involved.
Answer Applies to: Massachusetts
Replied: 10/14/2011
Jones & Williams | Elizabeth Jones
Maybe. The placement would've investigated to see if it is in the best interests of the children.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
Cox & Ryan, PLLC | Annette Cox
The parents should consider consenting to guardianship depending on how long they are to be in jail. If they don't then CPS could end up involved by finding the children to be dependent.
Answer Applies to: Arizona
Replied: 10/14/2011
