Q: I was given custody of non biological child by the father,whom had full custody.what do I do next,if there's anything?
I have been already help raise this child for 10 yrs his father recently received full custody of him due to other biological parent did not respond to letters or show up at court,they awarded him full custody. Now he has gone to jail and gave me full custody rights to his son. The paperwork is notorized and signed by him and I,are there any further steps I need to take as of now? If any at all considering the biological parent that never showed to court was considered as abandoning the child as well.
A: You question is a bit shy on the procedural background. So there should be a Guardianship of Minor Petition and Petition for appointment as Temporary Guardian. Has that occurred? Otherwise has the DCF commenced a care and protection case in the district court? It sounds like adoption proceedings may be down the road possibly.
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