Tonya T. asked

⚖️  Law

I would like to get legal guardianship for my stepson, who lives in my house. His mother does not live in the same house and will not sign any forms. His biological father is dead, and I have not married the child's mother. The child visits his mom once a week and has lived with me without his mom for a year. What are my chances of gaining legal custody or guardianship, and does the child have any rights in making a decision?

July 10th, 2023

John M. answered

Gaining legal custody or guardianship of your stepson will be challenging, as courts generally prefe...

July 10th, 2023

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