Brookhaven, MS asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Custody for Mississippi

Q: Grandmother has full custody of 8 week old baby. Both parents in prison. Grandmother wants to sign baby over to someone.

Grandmother is already taking care of 5 children & can’t take care of an infant. She wants to find a good family to give full custody to. Can she do this without parents signing anything also? G’mother is in Louisiana and new family would possibly be in MS

1 Lawyer Answer
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Olive Branch, MS
  • Licensed in Mississippi

A: Because the child is a resident of Louisiana, Louisiana statues would govern; therefore, you should contact an attorney licensed in that state.

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