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Have you ever been a legal guardian of a child?

How did you become a legal guardian?

What legal steps did you take to be one or were you appointed legal guardian by the parents?

Say you weren't a legal guardian but you wanted to be based on suspicion of child abuse or because you think there are kids being neglected, what legal steps would you have to take to become a legal guardian?

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Imogine

Asked by Imogine at 8:21 PM on Jun. 3, 2012 in General Parenting

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  • I was the mother signed over custodial rights to me, after court she went to live with her gma but I still had her during the week and weekends and we still help pay for everything for her :)
    Mrs_Harsh

    Answer by Mrs_Harsh at 8:23 PM on Jun. 3, 2012

  • We are the legal guardians of the grands. We filed the paperwork, had a court date, was appointed a GAL, judge decided (relied heavily on report from GAL) we were the best choice. We were thrilled..its' be 6 /2 years.
    meooma

    Answer by meooma at 8:26 PM on Jun. 3, 2012

  • ^^6 1/2 years.
    meooma

    Answer by meooma at 8:27 PM on Jun. 3, 2012

  • So being a guardian doesn't necessarily mean she could live with you if something happens with her parents or anything?
    Imogine

    Comment by Imogine (original poster) at 8:30 PM on Jun. 3, 2012

  • in ohio if there is no CPS case, a parent can motion for you to be the guardian and as long as you are a family member you can do so.
    IF there is a CPS case then you go through the same rigourous investigation that a foster parent would go through.
    luvmygrandbaby

    Answer by luvmygrandbaby at 8:40 PM on Jun. 3, 2012

  • I made my mom legal guardian of my son so she could get a mortgage loan. He didn't have to live with her. If someone made you legal guardian and something happened to the parents, you'd just have to make sure the child had a proper home. You wouldn't have to let the child live with you. I'm sure a lot of legal guardians put kids in boarding schools if there is a trust. Check your state laws to make sure. Most family law attorneys give a free consultation.
    admckenzie

    Answer by admckenzie at 8:47 PM on Jun. 3, 2012

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