What would be the process for having a 17 year old emancipated in New Jersey?

Emancipation would require that the child be self-sufficient and self-supporting, so under the facts you provide that would not be possible. If...

What are the steps for my husband & I to become my baby sisters legal guardians?

In order to get guardianship you will need either need permission of both parents, or the Court will have to determine the parents are not capable...

How do my husband and I file for temporary guardianship of our niece?

Depending on the requirements of the school, your sister in law and brother could sign a power of attorney to allow you the authority to handle...

How can I claim guardianship of my 15 year old half sibling?

If the child is at risk in his current home, Protective services should be involved. The first step here would be to contact Child Protective...

Did your mother leave a will? That will simplify things, however, even if she did not have a will, it is unlikely that you will need to have...

I have a nephew he is 17 years old in the state of Louisiana and his mother put him out I am trying to get gurdian ship over him

Guardianship papers are not 'notarized' -- they are issued by a Court. A Power of Attorney for minor care can be notarized, and either of the...

I have a nephew he is 17 years old in the state of Louisiana and his mother put him out I am trying to get gurdian ship over him

Guardianship papers are not 'notarized' -- they are issued by a Court. A Power of Attorney for minor care can be notarized, and either of the...

In what state would a grandparent who lives in lllinois file for guardianship of children who are from CA (parents still in CA)?

The usual rule is that venue is controlled by where the children are located. The situation here is complicated enough that I would start with...

I need to get legal guardianship of my 16 year old sister so I can enroll her in school. How do I do that in Michigan?

First, be sure you really do need guardianship. Talk with the school officials and see if they won't allow your parents to provide a power of...

There are attorneys who can visit with people in jail to fill out and sign powers of attorney. You should talk with the criminal law attorney who...