Orlando, FL asked in Adoption, Child Custody and Family Law for Florida

Q: What rights may i have being a legal guardian to a minor over a blood relative that is unfit to care for her? Can i adop

I have been in the minor life since she was 1 and she is 8 now. The minor mom passed away last year. Grandmother is making things difficult and is unfit to care for the minor due to health issues. But she still wants to take the minor away from me.

1 Lawyer Answer
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Answered
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: The issue of the grandmother's fitness to care for her grandchild is not yours to decide. Under normal circumstances any blood relative has some level of priority over any and all non-related guardians. The status of your guardianship can be determined by knowing the kind of guardianship it is and knowing under what authority it was granted.

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