Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

i want custody of my sister's child

How can I get custody of my sister's child? She claims him on taxes and assistance programs. Only offers $50.00 a month for food. Child wants to stay in my care as he has for 3 years now.


Asked on 6/04/09, 7:01 pm

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Ronee Korbin Steiner Ronee Korbin Steiner, P.C.

Re: i want custody of my sister's child

If the child has been living with you for at least 6 months you might be able to request custody by claiming you are standing in the place of a parent "in loco parentis" (legal terminology). There is a statute that discusses it. You might want to talk with a lawyer about whether the facts fit your scenario.

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Answered on 6/04/09, 7:10 pm


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