{"id":187,"date":"2019-10-31T23:30:43","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T23:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/rpbtucson.com\/?page_id=187"},"modified":"2023-10-06T09:24:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T16:24:40","slug":"foster-parent-adoption","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/beta10.technodreamcenter.com\/rpbtucson.com\/foster-parent-adoption\/","title":{"rendered":"Foster Parent Adoption"},"content":{"rendered":"

Foster Parent Adoption<\/h1>\n
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The intervention in foster parent dependency cases by third parties is difficult and highly specialized. Foster parent adoption cases often occur in contested placement hearings during dependency cases. This often pits the Department of Child Safety<\/a>, relatives, foster parents, and\/or kinship placements against each other. In most cases, the party that prevails will adopt the child.<\/div>\n
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Normally, foster parents, grandparents, and other family members are not parties to dependency litigation and would have no standing to participate or obtain necessary disclosure. The first issue to address is whether the third party will be permitted to intervene and participate in the litigation as parties. Key legal considerations when seeking to intervene are:<\/p>\n