Q: Is there anything I can do? URGENT
In 2011, a woman took my daughter & never brought her back, she lied on a temporary guardianship application and was granted guardianship in Oregon. In 2012, she cut off all ties and moved to Idaho. I recently found out that her guardianship ended in 2015 but she still has my daughter?
Update: In 2011, when my daughter was 2, I let this woman take her for a week while I studied for finals & she never brought her back. The cops were called but they told me it was a family matter. My daughter is not old enough to be emancipated, she's 8. I've spoken to the District Attorney where the guardianship was granted & they told me it is illegal what she did but since she's been in Idaho for so long, they don't have jurisdiction anymore. There is a lot more to the story but none of the current stuff is related to the question I asked.
A: There is obviously more to this than you've indicated so far. Guardianships for minors terminate when the minor is emancipated. The guardianship could be transferred to another state before the minor is emancipated. If the child has resided in Idaho since 2014, you will probably have to litigate custody in Idaho. You should consult with a family law attorney to determine your best course of action.
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