Expert Advice When You Need It Most

Lori Ashmore Peters's Answers

Lori Ashmore Peters
Dallas Guardianship Law Attorney.
Contributor Level 7

2

Attorney answers:

  1. Lori Ashmore Peters
  2. Aaron J. Hodukavich

Aunt & Uncle taking 15 yr old to live with them until mom can move; what is needed for school and medical needs?

Asked by a user in Midland, TX - 10 months ago.

With Chapter 34 of the Texas Family Code it does not appear a guardianship is necessary in your situation. Chapter 34 allows a parent or both parents of a child to enter into an authorization agreement with a relative of the child. This Agreements authorizes the relative to make decisions regarding medical, dental psychological, or surgical treament and immunization of the child and to obtain and maintain health insurance coverage for the child. Chapter 34 gives a complete listing of the...

1

Attorney answers:

  1. Lori Ashmore Peters

If a mother of minor lives in one county and brings the child to another county with letter asking that you take guardianship

Asked by a user in Athens, TX - 10 months ago.

Under the Texas Probate Code, you must file in the county where the minor child resides or is located on the date the application is filed or in the county where the principal estate of the minor is located. It may also be filed in the county where the minor's parents live. There may be other alternatives, for example Texas Family Code Chapter 34 Authorization Agreement For Nonparent Relative. With this authorization, a parent or both parents of a child may enter into an authorization...