Guardianship, how can I get temporary custody ASAP - judge is saying I have to get CPS involved.

I see the judge's point but at the same time there may be a welfare issue worth exploring and this is where cps comes into play. Perhaps if...

Can my adopted father get in trouble by law? is there a way to go to court to drop the adoption?

Hi Mallory. Sounds terrible. You are a trooper, hang in there. The adoption was final in 2007, he is your legal parent. You can certainly...

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Do I need a bond for my guardianship?

Maybe. You would need a bond if you were handling the assets for your granddaughter as the guardian of her estate. There is a way around it if...

What steps can I take, am having trouble in regaining guardianship of my kids from my sis. am on probation for past arson case.

First, you don't regain "guardianship" of your kids, you regain custody--petty semantics, but the smarter you sound in court the better you will...

Can I get custody of my 13 year old sister

Having legal authority is nice, but there is something to be said for not throwing the entire family into litigation. Sounds like everything is...

California LA Probate Court can a child placed with temporary guardians be subject to a therapist without the parents permission

Yes, the temporary guardian has full authority and this includes enrolling the minor(s) in therapy. From a consistency standpoint, it is a good...

Step Daughters Bio Dad arrested on several charges, how will that affect my adopting her?

Arrests aren't good enough, it is the conviction that matters. If he is ultimately convicted then it may be helpful. It is always difficult to...

If a aunt of a 16 yr old girl who is now 24 has children, by law is the aunt now a grandparent.

No, a guardianship does not create an additional familial relationship.

If a mom is disabled and father is an alcoholic, can we get guardianship of their 18 yr old, if parents are ok with it?

If she is 18, she is an adult and can make her own decisions as to where she is going to reside.

If father is not involve in childs life, what is the process for someone else to to adopt the child?

Was paternity established/is the father on the birth certificate? This will be cleared up as counsel have indicated when the process begins. I...