Q: Can I file for legal guardianship of my brother if his foster family has legal guardianship and his CSB case is closed?
We were in the same foster home until I aged out in 2014. He is asking to come live with me and now the foster parents are refusing to allow me to visit or have ANY form of communication with him.
A: You can. But use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local probate attorney who handles guardianship to review the situation and advise you. A court would look at all the circumstances and determine if it is in the best interest of your brother to remain where he is.
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