Q: I have custody of my great niece and nephew from the state of NC can I give custody to their grandmother in MA
We all live in ma
A: Only courts can grant custody of a child. A case requesting such an order should be filed in NC. You should contact a NC lawyer re: this matter. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
A: Yes, only the Court can authorize a change in guardianship and North Carolina has jurisdiction to hear the matter of transfer. Then, if the Court there grants the guardianship change and concerning change of residence and, after the child is living in Massachusetts you should have the proceedings transferred to Massachusetts. If there are funds involved you will also need a Conservatorship in Massachusetts.
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