Guardianship Legal Questions and Answers
How Can I Have My Daughter Live With a Close Friend?
We want my daughter to attend a school in a different district and have her live with a close friend. She is 17 and a senior in high school. We live in Austin, TX. What documentation do I need? Do I need to sign over guardianship and if I do, how does that affect us- and her- for tax purposes and health insurance.
06/01/2010 | Category: Guardianship | State: Texas | #22280How Do I Replace My Mother as Guardian for My Adult Brother?
My 88 year old mother is the legal guardian for my handicapped brother who is 67 years old. She has asked that I become his guardian. What do we need to do to make this happen?
05/19/2010 | Category: Guardianship | State: Virginia | #22162How do I remove myself as guardian?
I have guardianship of my nephew (with my sister), i need know how to discharge of guardianship (petition court) take just my name off guardianship?
03/12/2010 | Category: Guardianship | State: Arizona | #21370How may we be appointed as guardians of our disabled adult daughter in Texas?
My severely (mentally and physically) handicapped daughter will turn 18 this year. I would like to apply for guardianship myself without having to go through the expense of hiring an attorney. What do I need to file and submit to our county judge? We are in hays county, TX. Thank you.
02/26/2010 | Category: Guardianship | State: Texas | #21181How Does a Parent Give Authority Over a Child to a Grandparent in Texas?
4 months ago we had to take our son to court because his girl friend is a child abuser our grandaughter was given to her mother by cps but now the mother has asked that we take guardianship of our grandaughter the mother lives in arizona but we live in texas what forms do we need the mother to sign for us to file with the courts
12/14/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: Texas | #20052How Do I Create a Guardianship for an Adult in Delaware?
I am writing to request how to obtain formal legal guardianship for my sister who is mentally retarded, age 62. She is a Medicaid/Medicare recipient and receives SSDI. Our parents are deceased, and I am her only living next of kin (age 57) and have assumed all legal responsibilities for her health care and protection for several years now. My sister presently lives in a group ...
12/04/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: Delaware | #19910What are the Duties of a Guardian of a Minor in New Jersey?
I have been the guardian for my niece and my nephew since Jun 07 when their mother was killed in a motorcycle accident. I am looking for specific information on my responsibilities/duties as I am working now with my lawyers to file my first accounting. I have taken on a huge role and it has affected my family (I have two young children also) but I am being scrutinized about h...
12/01/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: New Jersey | #19857How Do I Terminate a Guardianship in Pennsylvania?
I am a grandparent and have had custody of my 17 year old granddaughter for the last 5 years. She is currently under probation intake on house arrest and also Children & Youth Services are involved. She is 8 weeks pregnant. I was told in the OB's office that at her age if she is pregnant, she is considered emancipated. The permanent custody decree was handed down in Superior Co...
11/27/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: Pennsylvania | #19801How Do I Add My Granchild to My Insurance policy?
My pregnant daughter is living with us after leaving her fiance and she will be living here with us and the baby. We would like to offer her insurance for the baby in which case I need to become a legal guardian. First, does this mean she gives up her rights as a guardian, or can we both have legal guardianship as long as I have her sign a general power of attorney? which form ...
11/26/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: Oregon | #19799Will My Past Drug Use Affect My Ability to Get Guardianship of a Child?
My daughter lives in AZ and she is in jail at this time. She asked me to come get her infant son. I need to know what forms I need and will I be able to keep him as I have a drug history but am clean now. Do u see any problems? I have a house to live in and would not need any help from the state except for medical, the rest I can handle.
11/03/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: California | #19432