Q: How can I get custody of my 13 year old her parents abandoned her. She needs mental health help
My niece is 13 years old she has been living with me 4 years now. Her parents moved out of state without her. She wants to see a therapist because she is depressed. They won't give me a paper stating that I can get her medical attention. I can take her to all other doctors appointments except the therapist wants a paper saying I have custody or guardianship to get mental health. What can I do? I called the probate court and they said I would need $120 to file paperwork ok then they said I would need her parents signature but that's not going to happen. I don't have anyway to contact them. They know she wants help but refuses to get her help through me. They also have abandoned her they haven't helped me take care of her. They receive foodstamps for her but she receives medical health benefits through me through DFCS. I need to know what I can do
A: Contact an attorney about filing for emergency custody or a depravation case in juvenile court.
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