You need to return to the court that ordered the guardianship and make your inquiry there.
You need to return to the court that ordered the guardianship and make your inquiry there.
You need to return to the court that ordered the guardianship and make your inquiry there.
You need to return to the court that ordered the guardianship and make your inquiry there.
The biological parents must be willing to allow this guardianship. Paperwork is filed with the court and it is ultimately the judge's decision as to whether guardianship will be allowed. The process takes approximately 6 to 18 months.
Not necessarily, a family member or relative, friend, neighbor, parent of a friend, etc., can petition for guardianship. A child becomes a ward of the state when there is no other responsible adult willing or able to take permanent custody of the child.Not necessarily, a family member or relative, friend, neighbor, parent of a friend, etc., can petition for guardianship. A child becomes a ward of the state when there is no other responsible adult willing or able to take permanent custody of the child.Not necessarily, a family member or relative, friend, neighbor, parent of a friend, etc., can petition for guardianship. A child becomes a ward of the state when there is no other responsible adult willing or able to take permanent custody of the child.Not necessarily, a family member or relative, friend, neighbor, parent of a friend, etc., can petition for guardianship. A child becomes a ward of the state when there is no other responsible adult willing or able to take permanent custody of the child.
Your biological father has custody until he voluntarily agrees to turn over legal custody to another responsible adult. If you can discuss this with your father and he is willing to allow the change in legal custody then the case must be brought to the local probate court where the parties must file a petition for legal guardianship.
Rights or custody? A parent can always petition the court for termination of their parental rights and such a petition may or may not be granted depending on the circumstances. However such a termination does not end child support obligations. You may also petition the court to transfer custody or assign guardianship of a child to another individual. Whether or not this would be granted is up to the court hearing the case, whether or not there are any biological relatives willing to assume custody/guardianship and whether or not the person you choose would act in the best interests of the child (in the court's opinion).
To become a legal guardian, you will need to go to the court and have certain paperwork signed.
You need to follow court procedure. Visit your local probate court and ask about a legal guardianship if you already have a willing guardian in mind.
If your parents allow you too and your biological mother is willing.
Generally, in the United States, biological parents are always favored for custody even if the parents were not married. Unless the father is deemed unfit the court will favor him for full custody if he wants full custody.The court would require the father's consent to the appointment of the grandmother as legal guardian. If the father refuses to consent and requests custody then she must petition the probate court for guardianship. She must provide compelling evidence that the father is unfit and her guardianship would be in the best interest of the child. The court would appoint a guardian ad litem to study and evaluate the situation and report back to the judge. The grandmother must show that although she thinks the child would be better off living with her, she knows the child should have a good relationship with her father and she will do everything in her power to encourage that parent-child relationship. The judge would render a decision after hearing all the testimony and reviewing the report of the guardian ad litem. This is a serious situation and the grandmother mother should consult with an attorney who specializes in custody issues.
Your sister will need to be appointed by the appropriate court. With your parents' consent it should go fairly easily.
If both parents are deceased, legal guardianship of minor children typically falls to the closest living relatives, such as grandparents, aunts, or uncles, unless a legal will specifies an alternative guardian. If no relatives are available or willing to take guardianship, the court may appoint a guardian, often from a pool of relatives or trusted family friends. Ultimately, the court's primary focus is on the best interests of the child.
File at the courthouse. Then hire a lawyer. * A parent cannot transfer custody except on a very limited basis, generally three months or less. The mother would have to relinquish her parental rights through the court procedures as required by the state in which she lives. The person who now has the child could petition the court for guardianship or a request for adoption. However, the biological father would have to be notified of the procedure(s) and has the legal right to contest any and all if he so chooses. It is best that such matters be handled by a qualified attorney and in the matters of guardianship or adoption it is a requirement
That depends on state law where you live. Either one of two things must happen.The custodial parent files for custody modification, indicating his or her wishes in assigning guardianship to another;You file a petition for guardianship of the childEither way, there will be a hearing at which you will both appear. The custodial parent will explain why he or she is willing to relinquish custody of the child and you will explain why you would be an appropriate guardian. You should both be prepared to answer any questions the judge may ask. Ultimately the judge willl either accept or deny the petition based on what he/she feels is in the best interests of the child.You would be wise to consult with an attorney before you proceed. There are horror stories out there about parents why try to assign guardianship and wind up losing their child to the state if the judge feels neither party would provide adequate care for the child. You should go into court prepared for what will happen, what the judge is going to deem acceptable or non-acceptable, etc.