Q: I have had my cousins son since April 13th in NC, she lives in MD. Which state do I need to file legal guardianship?
The child is 2 years old. His mother and father let him stay with me bc if their living situation and both being on drugs. Do I need to go to MD and file with the courts or can I do that in NC?
A: You can file in MD now, or wait until October 14th and file in NC. If NC, you would be filing for Custody (not guardianship). The parents can sign a Consent Order for Custody, which will give you what you need to take care of the child, and if their situation changes, they can file to have custody modified.
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