QUESTION
Can I get custody of my cousin's son?
Asked on Feb 17th, 2013 on Child Custody - Mississippi
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My cousins in jail and his son is alone. His mother has moved away and doesn't visit him. My aunt can't take care of him because she has to move away. Is there anyway I can have custody?
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Family Law Attorney serving Temecula, CA
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You may be able to petition for guardianship. If both parents agree the process is pretty straight forward. If they do not both agree the contesting parent will have to appear to tell judge why. The judge will place the child with a guardian if you can show why it is in the child's best interest.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 8:56 PM
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File for legal guardianship.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 8:36 PM
You haven't provided enough information for me to evaluate whether "custody" might be appropriate. A legal guardianship might also be an option.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2013 at 8:25 PM
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File a petition for guardianship.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2013 at 9:37 PM
You could initiate a guardianship action, either temporary or permanent in nature.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2013 at 9:08 PM
You can file for guardianship of your cousin's son. That is the only way that you would be able to get legal custody.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2013 at 8:57 PM
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Yes but you will probably have to obtain guardianship of the child in order to do so.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2013 at 8:57 PM
John Arthur Smitten
Yes. File for guardianship.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2013 at 8:53 PM
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Yes with a power of attorney at a minimum, and preferably an order of the court.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2013 at 8:48 PM
You can request legal guardianship through probate court.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2013 at 8:48 PM
Divorce & Separation Attorney serving Ridgeland, MS
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You would need to file a petition for guardianship. A family law attorney can help you with this.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2013 at 8:45 PM