Q: Does the court make you provide proof of income and stability to obtain custody of children after the parents die?
My mom is trying to get custody of my niece and nephew their parents died, what does she have to provide to prove she’s able to take care of them? She has no income at all and is reling on living off of the kids SSI checks. I hope this isn’t possible please help! I want to try and get custody myself but she’s making it a nightmare for me since they are with her right now. I deffinently have the best interest of the kids they want to be with me but are afraid of telling her because she goes crazy on them. They are 8 and 16yeara old they know what’s better for them.
A: Before a court will award custody, the court will require information that the person can provide a suitable home environment, has sufficient income, etc. The court will decide what is in the best interest of the children. If your mother is not able to provide a proper home, contact children's services. If you want to obtain guardianship, use the Find a Lawyer tab and retain a local family law or probate attorney to assist you with the process.
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