Do you live in the US? If so, our Constitution guarantees you the same rights as anyone else. The term is custody.
For information in CA see http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ then click on guardianship or custody under the Family Section
Yes you can obtain a child that is 17 depending on how old you are. You have to have a safe decent home. You also have to have a nice job with good pay to raise the child. Also you can go to the court and file a complaint that the child is being neglected by the parent and the detectives and social worker will investigate both homes. His home to prove your complaint, and your home to see if it is safe for you to get custody of him and they'll just go from there. * The interested party cannot keep the minor in their home without approval from the court. It is not for an individual to decide whether or not a juvenile should be taken from the custodial parent regardless of the circumstances. The state's department of family and children's services should be contacted and the abuse reported immediately. The person who wishes to obtain guardianship for the minor will have to file a petition in the probate court. No guardianship issues will be addressed until an investigation is completed and the results are submitted to the court for a decision on what if any action should be taken. Any adult who knowingly allows a minor to reside in their home without the minor having permission of the custodial parent or the court can be charged with criminal misdemeanors and also be subject to civil action by the custodial party.
Guardianship is typically acquired through a legal process where a court appoints a guardian to care for a person unable to manage their own affairs, such as a minor or an incapacitated adult. The court evaluates the necessity of guardianship, considering the best interests of the individual needing care. Guardianship can involve managing personal, financial, and healthcare decisions. The process may require filing a petition, providing evidence of incapacity, and attending court hearings. know more guardianship law call or consult 561-444-0131 an attorney.
Yes, a minor can move in with their legal guardian, such as a possessor conservator, provided that the arrangement is in the best interest of the child and complies with relevant laws and regulations. The conservator must ensure that the living situation meets the minor's needs for safety, stability, and well-being. It's also advisable to involve legal counsel or the court if there are any concerns or complexities regarding custody or guardianship arrangements.
All financial liability falls on the parent or legal guardian. Any criminal liability would fall on the minor.
It makes no difference how long a US citizen of ANY age is out of the country. "Once a US Citizen, always a US Citizen." -UNLESS- you renounce your US citizenship and become a citizen of another country. However, since the question is about a 'minor' child that eventuality should not arise.
A 19 year old does not need legal guardianship because they are no longer a minor. If the adult son or daughter has issues such as drug related problems; a debilitating disease or are a danger to themselves then it would be wise to seek legal advice where you could possibly obtain legal guardianship.
To obtain legal guardianship of a 17-year-old in Kansas, you must file a petition with the local probate court, demonstrating that guardianship is in the best interest of the minor. You'll need to provide evidence of the minor's situation and your qualifications to serve as a guardian. The court may require a hearing where evidence is presented, and the minor may have a say in the proceedings. If the court approves your petition, it will issue a guardianship order.
No.
To obtain temporary guardianship of a minor you must clear it through the courts. Depending upon the reason for the request the Department of Child Services may also become involved.
Guardianship of a minor typically ends when the minor reaches the age of majority, which is usually 18. At that point, the individual is considered an adult and no longer requires a legal guardian.
Yes, if the guardianship was established for the protection of a minor, then it will expire upon the minors attaining the age of legal adulthood.
Yes, if the guardianship was established for the protection of a minor, then it will expire upon the minors attaining the age of legal adulthood.
Yes, a minor can obtain a passport with the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
A minor cannot decide this, only the parents. If the parents are unfit they have to be reported to the Child Protective Service, the court can remove their parental rights and then the minor can be placed with someone else. But they do not get to choose, the court do.
No, an emancipated minor cannot be adopted because they are legally considered adults and no longer under the guardianship of their parents or legal guardians.
No, a minor can not move out of their grandparents home if they have guardianship. The minor will have to live with the grandparents until their 18th birthday.
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.