Q: IN NEVADA DO I JUST GO TO THE COURTS TO OBTAIN GUARDIANSHIP OF MY GRANDAUGHTER WHEREAS SHE HAS BEEN WITH ME FOR A YEAR
I HAVE HAD HER FOR A YEAR AND HER PARENTS CAN NOT TAKE CARE OF HER. I MAINLY NEED T/O KNOW HOW TO GET THE BALL ROLLING. I HAVE A POA FOR HER FROM HER PARENTS AS WELL
A: You may file a motion with the court to ask for guardianship. Nevada Family Law courts do prefer that both parents share custody of their children whenever possible, therefore the burden to prove this change in custody is in the child’s best interest will be on you as the grandparent. However, with substantial evidence that your guardianship is in the child’s best interest, it is possible that the judge may grant temporary custody or guardianship.
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