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I've been caring for my neice since she was born almost two years ago. What would the cost average in texas? Would it be difficult to get guardianship
Asked on Jul 01st, 2018 on Guardianship and Conservatorship - Texas
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My sister couldn't afford to take care of another baby so she gave me the baby. She will turn 2 next month. Will it be difficult to get guardianship over her if she's been on my custody 2 years already? Her father Is homeless and he says things like he want to take her every now and then. Would they give her to him? He also suffers from bipolar schizophrenia disorder can he take her from me?
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Please post your question under family law: it will probably be necessary for the mother to (voluntarily) and the father to (involuntarily?) terminate their parental rights. After caring for your niece for six months, you may be able to seek legal custody. This may be less expensive than seeking guardianship. Note that in many areas Lawyers Referral Service offers a program for people of modest means who do not qualify for free representation by Volunteer Legal Services.
Answered on Jul 02nd, 2018 at 5:23 AM
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