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If neither of the child's parents are able or willing to care for the child in a safe, loving environment, the grandmother can petition the court for custody of the child. You will need to retain an attorney, and you will also have to provide proof that the parent(s) are not either willing or able to care and provide for the child.
You can also petition for the court to award child support to be paid to you by one or both parents if you do become the legal guardian of the child, as well as requesting that they maintain medical insurance on the child.
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∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoBy petitioning the court for an order of custody modification granting the grandparent legal guardianship, then wait for the hearing at which you both will appear and be questioned. If the judge feels it would be in the best interests of the child for this to occur, the petition will be granted.
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Can a grandmother get the child a passport?
As long as they are a "legal" guardian, because along with the passport are the contracts and legal documents required to be signed by an adult or a legal guardian.
How can grandmother stop the adoption of their grandchild in TN?
Unless she is the legal guardian, she cant. Its not her legal child.
If you stay with your grandmother can she give you consent to marry underage?
Only if she is your legal guardian.
What is it called when a mother and grandmother has legal right of a minor child or can that be done?
Either the biological parents have custody of a child oranother adult is appointed by the court as guardian. Generally, a court must remove legal custody from the parents in order to appoint a guardian. If the grandmother has custody she would be the legal guardian. Generally, parental custody and legal guardianship cannot run together.Either the biological parents have custody of a child oranother adult is appointed by the court as guardian. Generally, a court must remove legal custody from the parents in order to appoint a guardian. If the grandmother has custody she would be the legal guardian. Generally, parental custody and legal guardianship cannot run together.Either the biological parents have custody of a child oranother adult is appointed by the court as guardian. Generally, a court must remove legal custody from the parents in order to appoint a guardian. If the grandmother has custody she would be the legal guardian. Generally, parental custody and legal guardianship cannot run together.Either the biological parents have custody of a child oranother adult is appointed by the court as guardian. Generally, a court must remove legal custody from the parents in order to appoint a guardian. If the grandmother has custody she would be the legal guardian. Generally, parental custody and legal guardianship cannot run together.
Why is the grandmother the custodial party on the child support case and not the mother?
The grandmother must be the court appointed legal guardian of the child. You need to visit the court and review the file for more information regarding the case.The grandmother must be the court appointed legal guardian of the child. You need to visit the court and review the file for more information regarding the case.The grandmother must be the court appointed legal guardian of the child. You need to visit the court and review the file for more information regarding the case.The grandmother must be the court appointed legal guardian of the child. You need to visit the court and review the file for more information regarding the case.
Can a grandmother share legal custody if mother is unfit but makes the request?
It is unlikely that the court would order "shared custody". If the mother is unfit the grandmother can petition to be appointed the legal guardian of the child. However, the father must consent.It is unlikely that the court would order "shared custody". If the mother is unfit the grandmother can petition to be appointed the legal guardian of the child. However, the father must consent.It is unlikely that the court would order "shared custody". If the mother is unfit the grandmother can petition to be appointed the legal guardian of the child. However, the father must consent.It is unlikely that the court would order "shared custody". If the mother is unfit the grandmother can petition to be appointed the legal guardian of the child. However, the father must consent.
Can your grandmother sign for your same-sex marriage if you are 17 and your girlfriend is 18?
In most jurisdictions this is possible only if your grandmother is your legal guardian (i.e., in the absence of parents).
Can your grandmother kick you out for not going to school because you feel sick?
If you are 18 or over, or if she is not actually your legal guardian, then yes, she can.
What if a child moves in with grandmother is child support still owed to mother?
No, child support is only owed to the custodial parent/guardian. If the grandmother has become the custodial guardian, child support will be owed to her, instead of the mother.
How can you get my grandma to be your legal guardian?
To become a person's legal guardian, one must get the current parents or guardian to sign over custody. This can be done fairly quickly at any courthouse.
Can a 15-year-old be granted legal guardian of his siblings?
No, a legal guardian must be of the legal age that is required by the state in which the minor children reside. The legal age to become a guardian of minor children is not necessarily the same as the state's age of majority.
How do you get guardianship for a child that is not your and lives in another country?
You can't obtain a legal guardianship for a child who does not reside in your jurisdiction. The court would not have any authority to grant a guardianship over a child who lives in another country.
