QUESTION
Can I give my family custody of my kids if I show cause?
Asked on Oct 21st, 2012 on Child Custody - Louisiana
9 ANSWERS
Divorce/Family Law Attorney serving Carlsbad, CA
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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Have your family file for a guardianship and agree to it.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2012 at 2:41 PM
Leonard A. Kaanta
Not if the other parent disagrees.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2012 at 2:40 PM
You could do a guardianship through probate court. You don't say what the other parent's position is on this; that might be a problem if the other parent wants custody. It would still be possible to do a guardianship under some circumstances but it would certainly be more difficult. If the other parent agrees there should be no problem.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Probate Law Attorney serving Colorado Springs, CO
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John E. Kirchner
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Generally, yes. But, the other parent probably is also entitled to a say in the matter and legally would have a higher priority than any non-parent.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Deltona, FL
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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They may be able to file a petition for temporary custody by extended family. Get an attorney for this.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2012 at 8:28 AM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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If over the other parent you are truly fighting an uphill battle.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2012 at 7:59 AM
Divorce & Separation Attorney serving Menasha, WI
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Petit & Dommershausen, S.C.
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Does the other parent agree? You can't give them custody but you can give them the right to make decisions without a court order (see attached form). Otherwise one of them can file a guardianship to have full rights.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2012 at 7:43 AM
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You can voluntarily give custody of your children to a family member I the other parent is in agreement with such.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2012 at 7:36 AM
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Depends. The courts will take the rights of the other parent and the best interests of the children into consideration. Contact a family law attorney to review your particular circumstances.
Answered on Oct 24th, 2012 at 7:36 AM