Q: What can I do to obtain guardianship/custody of 2 yr. old Grandson that has been solely in my care his whole life?
My adult daughter (mother of my grandson) has repeatedly put the child in harms way and exposed him to inappropriate places, people and activities. She lived with me 11/2018 until 8/2020 the child was born 3/22/19 I have been his primary caregiver since birth (no paternity has been established) after a series of unacceptable actions I was forced to kick my daughter out 8 months ago. (Grandson lives with me) During these past 8 months she has rarely visited with her child or made regular phone contact with her child so no true support. I need to know what to do to obtain the legal right to make decisions on behalf of my Grandson.
A: You need to file a Petition for Guardianship and serve the mother and the father with a copy of the Petition and accompanying pleadings. You need to allege that the mother and father have left the child in your care and state in specific terms the facts to support that they are unable to, or refuse to, provide the necessary care for the child.
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