Guardianship

Here I get excited about a local question and I can't figure out what you are asking. So there is a stepchild that you want to adopt. Do you...

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Custody of siblings

You might be able to get custody of them through a probate guardianship if your parents agree. If they do not you could still file however, the...

Can i get legal guardianship back for my 14yr oll daughter after shes been legaly adopted in CA?

Yes it is possible. There are several documents which need to be filed in the probate court. Talk to a local attorney and they will point you in...

I am the legal guardian to my three grandchildren how can I be relieved from this responsibility it's too stressful please help?

You can petition under probate code section 2660 to resign as guardian. The court will allow it if it deems the resignation proper. Courts...

Currently have non-legal guardianship over my SIL's children. I want to gain legal custody. Do I have a chance?

Sure, anything can be used against you in the CPS system. Is this in the juvenile court? And yes you have a chance.

When terminating a guardianship that might be contested should I also modify visitation?

I am assuming that you want a visitation order in place during the time it will take for the petition for termination to be heard. This makes...

How do I go about getting custody/guardianship of my 16 year old granddaughter? What are the chances the court will grant this?

Run for the hills, the grass is always greener mentality doesn't change no matter where a minor is living. But that wasn't your question, you...

Are there laws that prohibit guardians from medicating a child with a CSA Schedule 2, CNS Stimulant drug against childs wishes

Yes, an interested party could bring this to the court's attention via a petition for instructions. However, the guardian's authority is broad and...

Im trying to adopt my wifes daughter and dont even know where to start

Call the local bar association and get a consultation with an attorney familiar with step parent adoptions.

I was in a coma and expected to die, brother got temp guardianship of my daughter. I am well now can I go get my daughter now

Welcome Back! And yes, there will need to be an order terminating the guardianship. You will need to petition the court--or your brother...