Q: Is there is some rype of obscure emergency visitation order for a child in foster to file if immediate family is dyiing.
My nephew is in foster care for a juvenile dependency case that has dragged on 8 months without resolution. Dad still has reunification plan amd paremtal supervised visitation rights, but the removal itself was completely fabricated by the social worker and we are in the process of fighting the lies alleged of our family. My grandmother, his great grandmother and 103 year old matriarch of our family is likely passing very soon without the chance to meet and bless her great grandchild. CPS took my nephew at 2 days old from the hospital with a report full of lies and misinformation, this has been such a shameful loss of face, that my very traditional Chinese grandmother could not be told while he is still in court custody, but now she is on her death bed. It will be a sacriledge and a huge crime against humanity by the County of Alameda if my infant nephew cannot receive her blessing before she passes. The process has been very hostile so far, so i am grasping straws in desperatio…
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I'm truly sorry to hear about your situation. In California, you can request an emergency court order for visitation under special circumstances, especially if it’s for a significant event like a dying relative. You would need to file a request for a temporary emergency order (Ex Parte) through the juvenile dependency court.
It's important to present the situation with urgency and include any relevant documentation or statements that support your case. The court may consider the emotional and cultural importance of your request, particularly given the circumstances of your grandmother's health.
I recommend that you act quickly and consult with your attorney about how to best present this request to the court. Timing is crucial in such matters, and the court can sometimes act swiftly if the situation is urgent enough.
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