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In order to become a legal guardian for a child you need to do the following. Firstly you need to get forms from the Probate Court or County Clerk in the area that the child lives. Secondly, provide proof that the child is in need of a guardian and then return the forms to the Probate Court or County Clerk.
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Who makes the decision in a case the judge or guardian ad litem?
The judge is the one who makes the decision.
What are the advantages to having a guardian ad litem appointed?
A guardian ad litem is appointed by a court to look after a minor's (or incompetent's) interests in legal actions. The GAL is in addition to a legal guardian and plays an important role in the child's legal life. They function as officers of the court and often are either paid a minimal fee by the court or are volunteers. They investigate, compile detailed narratives for the court, make recommendations, provide testimony, help arrange professional services such as psychological evaluations and counseling, and many other tasks as needed.Therefore, the advantages of a GAL are that the child's needs and interests are the focus of at least one responsible adult in any court action.
What to do when you have a Shared parenting plans and neither parent can communicate?
A third party with a baseball bat might work. Or one to act as an intermediary. Perhaps a Guardian Ad Litem, as they represent the interest of the child. As an alternate, consider Bird Nest Custody. see link below
Can the girlfriend of a child's father be a legal guardian?
no way . boyfriend is not yet a related bond , one must not depend on an unrelated relationship for a great responsiblity
Who has to be the one to press charges for child support?
Either the legal guardian of the child, or any agency acting on the child's behalf.
A mother left her one month old child with the child's great-grandmother is the greatgrandmother the legal guardian after 3 years and the greatgrandmother's grandson is not on the birth certificate?
As the mother has deserted the child the greatgrandmother is the legal guardian as no one else is there to look after the one month old.
How does one transfer joint ownership to single for a home where one owner has guardianship over the other owner?
The Guardian would need to apply to the court for a license to sell real estate. The court would appoint a Guardian Ad Litem to make certain the transfer would be in the best interest of the ward. The application for license to sell the real estate would be made at the same court that appointed the Guardian.
Can a 20 year old become a guardian for her 12 year old sister if thety have ffamily problem with an abusive parent?
That is up to the court to decide. You only mention one parent which means there is one left who can also be the guardian and at this moment is the guardian. If you know your sister is being abused you have an obligation to report this so she can get help. Call the Child Protective service.
Can a person with a mental disablility be protected from bankruptcy if they did not knowingly enter into a debt?
The issue is very subjective in the regards of proving the person in question was legally incompetent at the time of the transaction. A person found to be incompetent by the court will have a guardian ad litem appointed if there is no one to accept adult guardianship. Any following procedures concerning the person will be carried out by that legal guardian. That person will have the power to file a BK or whatever actions become needed, with the consent of the court.
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.
Does eminem have a child?
Yes. He had one biological child (Hailey), one niece which he adopted (Alaina), and also a half-brother which he is the legal guardian of (Nathan).
What if you wan to adopt a kid but your not old enough can your parents adopted for you?
No, the one who adopts will be the one who's the guardian of the child.
