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I’m 17 and need to live with my grandma 10 months before I’m 18 my parents will sign me over how do I do this?
Asked on Jan 05th, 2013 on Child Custody - Colorado
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Family Law Attorney serving Brunswick, GA
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Vincent D. Sowerby
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Three words: Power of Attorney. Or One word: Guardianship.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2013 at 6:02 PM
Business Attorney serving Newport Beach, CA
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NextGen Business & Wealth Preservation
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You need to get an order of emancipation of minor from a Court (unless you are contemplating marriage or military service).
Answered on Jan 08th, 2013 at 6:02 PM
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Peters Law, PLLC
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Have your parents sign a durable power of attorney giving your grandmother the power to make decisions about you, including medical care, discipline, etc.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2013 at 6:01 PM
Depending on the circumstances, this might not require anything more than your parents signing a Power of Attorney giving your grandmother the authority to care for you, obtain medical treatment if necessary and enroll you in school. It may not be necessary to file any type of legal proceedings. I recommend that either your parents or your grandmother speak with a local attorney who can obtain more information about the situation and provide specific guidance.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2013 at 6:01 PM
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A skilled family lawyer can probably do this quickly and cheaply. A recent statute allows a parent to delegate some custody responsibilities under certain circumstances.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2013 at 6:01 PM
Probate Law Attorney serving Colorado Springs, CO
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John E. Kirchner
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The only thing that can be done (and probably all that needs to be done) without going to court is for your parents to give your grandma a power of attorney authorizing her to do anything the parent can do. In Colorado it is call a Delegation of Parental Authority. This document simply gives your grandma the authority to do things such as consent to medical treatment, deal with school authorities, etc. instead of requiring the parent. There should not be any need for anything else because your parents can't simply "give up" their rights and obligations as your parents except in a court proceeding to appoint someone as a legal guardian.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2013 at 6:00 PM