When my son was 2(10 years ago), i had a drug addiction and allowed my parents to adopt him. My father passed away 5 years ago and my son came back to live with me 3 1/2 years ago, he also receives SS Benefits. My mother and I went to SS 2 years ago and changed his benefits payee to me, since he is back with me. She recently mentioned that she would like to go ahead and change legal guardianship of him to me so that she can go ahead and live her retired life without worrying about the legal responsibilities of a minor. We contacted numerious attorney's and they all wanted 1500 to 2000 to start the paperwork. Can we do this process ourselves in the court or do we have to retain legal counsel? We are not rich and would like to handle this matter, but can not afford an attorney.
