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I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar experience in Oklahoma. I have a sibling group of 3 (for 16 months). Biomom TPR last month but is appealing. The month before the trial she had a 4th child that I also have. Now the baby is a separate case and they are considering placing the middle child (of the group of 3) with biodad in a different state. He has never met the child and does not have a relationship.
I'm just wondering what my rights are and does anyone have any advice about a local attorney who can handle this type of case. I'm interested in fighting for him to stay with me based on the impact moving would have on him at this point. He is almost 4 and has had significant behavioral issues and in the last few months has finally relaxed and become secure in his home. DHS has stated it is not in his best interest to be placed with father but I fully expect them to support the move because father has been working his treatment plan for a few months now.
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Im sorry you are going through so much. I have faced many of the same trials. IҒm in the process of adopting my nieces and nephews around the same ages as yours. The best advice I ever received was You MUST be PRO-ACTIVEӔ. Its an uphill battle but these babies are well worth the fight. OKDHSҒs policy is to keep the sibling group together. And its also their policy to do whatҒs in the best interest of the child and not the parent. Even though I found that far fetched to say the least! I wish I had a lawyer in the beginning of my fight but it was Gods perfect timing. P. Wilburn is excellent lawyer, just be straight forward and tell her exactly what you are wanting and whatҒs going on. I wouldnt trust anyone else and I mean anyone else. Also a foster parent can turn into a kinship home if there is an emotional tie or bond between the two. I copied pasted very important info which will hopefully help you. Lean on God for your strength He WILL see you through!
ғIf the child is a part of a sibling group, placement of the entire sibling group in the same placement is in the best interests of the child and siblings unless there is a preponderance of evidence to the contrary. [10A O.S. 1-7-107] Ǖ 1
(h) Eligibility of foster parent to adopt the child. Per 10A O.S. ԧ 1-4-812, during any permanency hearing, if the court determines the child is to be placed for adoption and the child has resided with the foster parent for at least one year, the court considers the foster parent eligible to adopt and gives great weight to the foster parent in the adoption consideration unless there is an existing, loving, emotional bond with a relative of the child, by blood or marriage, who is willing, able, and eligible to adopt the child. The court must take into account the statutory factors to make the determination including, but not limited to, the age and preference of the child and the long-term best interests of the child. 3
btw...the judge had to Court Order DHS to follow their OWN policy on more than one hearing!
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