In the Interest of C.E., 923 P.2d 383, 385 (Colo. App. 1996) says an aunt does not have a protected liberty interest that requires a court to allow her to intervene.Webmaster
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Subject: Intervenors19-3-507(5) refers to who can intervene as a matter of right. Are you aware of specific cases which address the issue of intervention when it is at the court’s discretion? I have family from another state who have never met or cared for the child (2 years old) who want to intervene and petition for APR. We have initiated an ICPC homestudy on them but the child is in a legal risk adoptive home and doing well for over 10 months. Father’s termination hearing is coming. He will be arguing that these relatives are a less drastic alternative to termination. I believe they should not be allowed to intervene and have no standing to petition for APR. Also, and most importantly, I believe it is in my client’s best interest to remain and be adopted by the current foster family.
