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    Default Why Would a Court Remove Children from a Family Member and Put Them in Foster Care

    My question involves a child custody case from the State of: West Virginia

    A friend of mine had been given custody of her niece and nephews. She has had the 3 children since April and today she was notified that the court decided to remove the 3 kids from her and place them in foster care. She is located about 2 hours from where her sister lives and the reason they gave was that they wanted the kids to be closer but in doing so the kids will now be living with strangers. Does this seem normal and is there any actions my friend can take to get the kids back while the parents figure out their drug crap?

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    My question involves a child custody case from the State of: West Virginia

    A friend of mine had been given custody of her niece and nephews. She has had the 3 children since April and today she was notified that the court decided to remove the 3 kids from her and place them in foster care. She is located about 2 hours from where her sister lives and the reason they gave was that they wanted the kids to be closer but in doing so the kids will now be living with strangers. Does this seem normal and is there any actions my friend can take to get the kids back while the parents figure out their drug crap?
    Its definitely a bit unusual for the court to place the children with family only to uproot them and put them with strangers. It does sound like perhaps the court is working towards reunification and wants the children closer so that visitation with the parents is easier to facilitate. Your friend should probably get a consult with an attorney in the area where they want to move the children.

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    Has yourfriend in any way done anything that could be construed to be impeding access or future reconciliation with the parents? How old are the children?

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