Q: How much will it cost for my mother to sign custody of my younger sister to me?
My mother and sister live in Florida. My sister wants to go to school here in alabama. How much will it cost for my mother to sign custody of my sister over to me? The high school informed us that in the state of alabama I have to have custody of her for her to attend the school. My mother is okay with signing over custody of my 15 year old sister to me. And we were informed that power of attorney would not suffice. How quickly can we expect the process to be? And is it possible to do this process pro se?
A: You can do it pro se, and can do a simple relinquishment of custody. Be aware, that just because she relinquishes custody, you are not guarenteed custody. Where is the father? He would have to agree also. You are getting into very deep water. Who has custody is not something that you can decide. Only the Court can decide. I would be glad to discuss this with you.
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