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The exact procedure depends on where you live, whether the guardianship is to be permanent or temporary, legal or a simple transfer to caregivers.
Consult an attorney or the family court in your county of residence for specifics.
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Can I receive child support or federal aid if I'm not related to the child?
If one has guardianship over the child, these programs are available.
Can a non custodial parent gain custody if legal parent is in jail and child has no guardianship?
Yes unless they are found to be unfit.
Does guardianship of a minor child mean custody or adoption?
Neither, just guardianship.
If you give guardianship of a minor child to a relative and they do not live or care for themis it illegal?
that is illegal, and dishonest. the person who has guardianship for the child is who the child should be residing with.
How to get guardianship of a mentally abused non relative in California?
Take it to court, and fight for the guardianship.
Can you take your own child from child services if you are the only one that has legal guardianship over the child?
It sounds as if child protective services has guardianship and, if so, you can't simply take your child back from them.
You have temp custody of 2 children that are not related to you for 1yr how do you get legal custody of them?
File a motion for full guardianship of a child in need of care.
When a person has guardianship of a minor what can that person do for that minor child?
When a person has guardianship they have the same authority as the parent and can do whatever they feel is in the best interest of the child.
How does a mother get legal guardianship back from child's grandparents?
You have to go to court and seek custody as well as guardianship.
Can you get legal guardianship of an unborn child in ny or ct?
Not until the child is born.
Do you lose guardianship if you pay child support?
Of whom?
Can grandparents become the legal guardian for grandchildren?
No. Non-parents must file for guardianship. Generally, the court will not appoint a non-parent to joint custody with a parent. Either can file a petition for guardianship but the parents rights would have to be terminated by the court in favor of the guardianship. Therfore, the proposed guardian needs the parents' consent or they need to provide evidence to the court that the parents are unfit. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in child custody cases.No. Non-parents must file for guardianship. Generally, the court will not appoint a non-parent to joint custody with a parent. Either can file a petition for guardianship but the parents rights would have to be terminated by the court in favor of the guardianship. Therfore, the proposed guardian needs the parents' consent or they need to provide evidence to the court that the parents are unfit. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in child custody cases.No. Non-parents must file for guardianship. Generally, the court will not appoint a non-parent to joint custody with a parent. Either can file a petition for guardianship but the parents rights would have to be terminated by the court in favor of the guardianship. Therfore, the proposed guardian needs the parents' consent or they need to provide evidence to the court that the parents are unfit. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in child custody cases.No. Non-parents must file for guardianship. Generally, the court will not appoint a non-parent to joint custody with a parent. Either can file a petition for guardianship but the parents rights would have to be terminated by the court in favor of the guardianship. Therfore, the proposed guardian needs the parents' consent or they need to provide evidence to the court that the parents are unfit. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in child custody cases.
