Q: What can we do with a child we're guardians of that the state won't take or give to the parents
About two years ago my wife became the legal guardian of her sister's son. After a while he became a handful and too much for us to handle. My wife and her sister have filled out the necessary paperwork to return guardianship but haven't heard anything these past three months. Is there anything we can do other than keep him in the household?
A: You can relinquish/terminate your guardianship. If you have already filed the necessary paperwork with the court, you can set the matter for a hearing to move the process along. I do recommend contacting an attorney to assist you with this to ensure that the child is returned to his mother and not risk being put into state care.
A: You may want to reach out with an attorney who can help you with the process of terminating your guardianship and moving the process along. I understand you want the child out of your home, but you also want to make sure he is put back into the hands of his parent. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
