Grandparent Rights Adoption Dispute

Summary

Lisa believes her grandchildren were illegally adopted without her knowledge or consent. She was not notified when they were placed in foster care. She has been making numerous phone calls to legal aid, family law lawyers, and the bar association but has not made any progress. She was advised to contact the Department of Human Services in both Iowa and Missouri, as they handle child welfare cases and can provide information about the adoption process and her rights as a grandparent. She was also advised to reach out to local non-profit organizations that provide free legal aid.

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I believe my grandbabies have been adopted illegally. I need council or something to help find out. I’m on disability I don’t have the funds to pay anyone. My oldest grandson is being mistreated as well.
****, could you please provide more details about why you believe the adoption was illegal? This will help me understand your situation better.
I was never notified of them being placed in foster care or even got a call to see if I would take them. I tried getting them on my own last year. When lil sky was born I was their had him up until the day my mother passed had to take her remains to Iowa so I thought it would be nice for Telina who is the other GMA a chance to see him. She was suppose to bring him back in * was. I haven’t seen him since. She somehow got rights to him and soriyah. Would not let me see them or speak to them. She lost her rights not sure why. That’s when they were placed in foster care which I knew nothing of. * of my babies are together in Iowa one in Missouri.
Did you ever legally establish your rights as a grandparent to these children?
they said Iowa doesn’t have grandparents rights
What steps have you taken so far to establish your rights or to challenge the adoption process?

In Iowa, grandparents can petition for visitation rights under certain circumstances.
I’ve been making one ph. Call after another I’m getting no where
What specific agencies or individuals have you contacted so far?

In Iowa, grandparents can petition for visitation rights under certain circumstances.
oh my …. I haven’t kept track of all but I’ve called legal aide, family law, lawyers, bar association etc.
Have you contacted the Department of Human Services in Iowa and Missouri? They handle child welfare cases and may provide information about the adoption process.
no
You should contact the Department of Human Services in both Iowa and Missouri. They can provide information about the adoption process and your rights as a grandparent.
ok, I’ll do that right now thank you
That's a good step, ****. Also, consider reaching out to local non-profit organizations that provide free legal aid. They might be able to assist you further.
ok, thank you so much for your info
You're welcome, ****. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Good luck with your case.
i will thanks again. God bless
Have you considered reaching out to any non-profit organizations that provide free legal aid in your area?

General Information:
- In Iowa, grandparents can petition for visitation rights under certain circumstances.
- Contact the Department of Human Services in both Iowa and Missouri for information about the adoption process and your rights as a grandparent.