Guardianship Legal Questions and Answers
How Do I Get Guardianship of a Minor in Texas?
My husband has power of attorney over his mom, his sister and his sister's daughter. The daughter left, and left her daughter behind, with the grandmother. She has been gone for more than one year and has not made any attempt to get her daughter. The grandmother is ailing and the grand-daughter is 14 years old, and can not care for all her needs. He would like to have his mom m...
06/14/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: Texas | #16968Can a Sibling Force Me to Care for My Parent?
Does a younger sibling in Florida have legal options to force me to move our older parent to New Jersey where I reside? If so, do I have legal options to prevent this or prevent my sibling from deserting my parent? They have lived alone in separate residences in Florida for many years and my parent (80's) is healthy, clear minded, and independent and is eligible for future ass...
06/11/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: New Jersey | #16932In Texas, How do I Get Guardianship of a Minor?
My sister-in-law died 3 years ago and left behind a then 4 year old boy. Since then, my elderly mother-in-law has been caring for him. They live in Mississippi. They are moving in with me soon in the state of Texas. What do I need to do to obtain guardianship? The child's father agrees to sign anything we need to legally care for the child.
06/09/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: Texas | #16915How do I establish guardianship of my mother who has dementia?
Dad died; son needs guardianship for mom and guardianship of assets and house. Mom has late stage dementia.
06/07/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: Illinois | #16889What legal documents are needed for the care of my handicapped niece?
My brother in law requires us to take care of his daughter; she will be living with us totally dependent on us for food, clothing, shelter, medical, etc. She is 16 years old and mentally handicapped. Legal guardianship is not an option. What legal documentation will we need in order to provide the care we would give this young lady as if she were our own daughter? We have br...
06/03/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: Maryland | #16854Is there a form I can fill in the blanks to give someone custody of my child?
Is there a form I can fill in the blanks to give someone custody of my child?
05/26/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: Missouri | #16780In Texas, can my son simply sign over custody of my granddaughter to me?
In Texas, can my son simply sign over custody of my granddaughter to me? Her mother is completely out of the picture.
05/26/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: Texas | #16779What is Parental Guardianship Consent form GC-210P?
I have a parental guardianship agreement that I have to sign, and have come up with language protecting my visits that have taken place over many years with this guardian to be. (son is in a group home). My question is on the Parental Guardianship Consent form (petition for Appointment for the Guardianship of the Person) GC-210P, Where do I put my addendum stating that I am giv...
05/20/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: California | #16723Am I obligated to pay child support to wealthy guardian?
Five years ago I signed 'Guardianship' statement authored by my daughters wealthy grandfather and his wife. I have seen my daughter only once since then; now out of the blue I have received a demand from the state of Washington for child support. What are my options? I signed over guardianship to wealthy grandparents when my daughter was diagnosed with diabetes. I thought I wa...
05/18/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: Arizona | #16702What are the requirements to file for Guardianship of a minor child in Florida?
How do you get guardianship of a minor child in Florida when both parents are alive and want me to become guardian of a minor child? Will I have to hire a lawyer or can I file the papers myself and how do I get the forms?
05/05/2009 | Category: Guardianship | State: Florida | #16576