Guardianship of Minor

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Question: My minor grandchild's parents are willing to sign paperwork for me to become the child's guardian. I want to make sure it is done right. Do I need an attorney or can I just have the parents sign forms obtained on the internet?

Answer:

Guardianship can be complicated, so you may want to meet with an attorney to discuss the proper way to file for guardianship. To find general information about guardianship of a minor, you can review the question posted on this site about paperwork for guardianship.

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  • My minor grandchild's parents are willing to sign paperwork for me to become the child's guardian. I want to make sure it is done right. Do I need an attorney or can I just have the parents sign forms obtained on the internet?

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