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H?ow old does a child have to be to chose a legal guardian other than a parent

Terry's answer | Answered on January 24, 2018

While a child of 12 or older can express his preferences to a judge, the judge makes the decision. The type of suit is called a Suit Affecting the...

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How long does it take for a felony to not show up for me to move out to another place

Terry's answer | Answered on January 23, 2018

Please repost your question under criminal defense.

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I would like to know about guardianship for my daughter, just for her grandmother to able to put her on her medical benefits?

Terry's answer | Answered on January 23, 2018

While a parent can sign a temporary guardianship allowing someone to care for their child, make decisions about schooling and medical care, etc.,...

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Can I get custody of a child after a cps releasethe chil but both parent didn't pick him up?

Terry's answer | Answered on January 23, 2018

After caring for the child in your home for six months with no parental visits, you should be eligible to apply. Please repost your question under...

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Last Name Corrections in one of beneficiary's family member?

Terry's answer | Answered on January 23, 2018

Please repost your question under immigration law.

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FAMILY TRUST QUESTION

Terry's answer | Answered on January 22, 2018

Unless he is the trustee, he has no power to "dip into" the trust. If he is, ask for an accounting. If it is not produced, hire a probate lawyer...

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Need to know whether it would be best to remove a family member from my checking account.

Terry's answer | Answered on January 22, 2018

If the checking account is not held joint with right of survivorship, 1/3rd of it will be part of the estate of the first person to die and 1/2 of...

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In texas is it required by law to have a POA when it is mutiple heirs living and we want to sell my mothers house? No will

Terry's answer | Answered on January 21, 2018

A power of attorney loses all legal effect when the person who granted it died. Hire a local probate attorney to help you file (depending on the...

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Can I retain guardianship of a minor, not my child?

Terry's answer | Answered on January 19, 2018

Both parents can sign a temporary power of attorney allowing you to make decisions about residence, school and medical treatment. Please repost...

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If a seventeen year old dose not have permission to move out but dose it anyway is that legal and who legally can give that it?

Terry's answer | Answered on January 18, 2018

Please repost your question under family law.

Terry Lynn Garrett's Answers (1469)

H?ow old does a child have to be to chose a legal guardian other than a parent

How long does it take for a felony to not show up for me to move out to another place

I would like to know about guardianship for my daughter, just for her grandmother to able to put her on her medical benefits?

Can I get custody of a child after a cps releasethe chil but both parent didn't pick him up?

Last Name Corrections in one of beneficiary's family member?

FAMILY TRUST QUESTION

Need to know whether it would be best to remove a family member from my checking account.

In texas is it required by law to have a POA when it is mutiple heirs living and we want to sell my mothers house? No will

Can I retain guardianship of a minor, not my child?

If a seventeen year old dose not have permission to move out but dose it anyway is that legal and who legally can give that it?