Q: Can I file a petition to change legal guardianship of my 17 year old to his grandparents. We are moving and he stay
He wants to stay with them to finish high school there. Is it process we can do ourselves through clerk or do we need to obtain a lawyer?
A: You probably can achieve what you need with a power of attorney, as opposed to a guardianship. A POA can give the grandparents authority to make decisions for your son, such as school and medical. It is simpler and cheaper than a guardianship and won't require court action. I have POA for minor forms if you need them.
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