Family law, child custody by family member, sibling, in another state

Madison, VA Viewed 1779 times. Posted about 1 year ago in Family

sibling custody: How do i get legal custody of my 15 year old sister. she lives with my mom but wants to live with me in Va so she can go to school here my mom has already said she can but i dont know where to start..

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Well i wanna know the same thing except i want to give cutody to my aunt because we are getting family in El Paso TX and my mom want to move to virginia by herself away from everyone because of a stuid job. i coose family over money anyday and i wanna stay wit my tia. but i dont know how i can do that legally.. plz if yu dont respond to this let me know on my email... kentonraiford@yahoo.com i would really appreciate it

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Sandra Dee Munoz

This attorney is licensed in California. Posted about 1 year ago.

Although the law may vary slightly in VA, generally speaking, you can have a guardianship over your sister, so that you are responsible for her, and can make decisions (enrolling her in school, getting her medical attention, etc.) on her behalf. Mom just has to sign the paperwork agreeing to the guardianship. Go to your local courthouse and speak with the self-help people, or seek legal advice from an attorney who handles Probate matters. Good luck to you!