Legal Question in Family Law in California
guardianship
my grandson was sent here from wisc. we are willing to raise
him, his mother died. we have no legal papers, father
co operating well. does not want child. where can we get forms in calif for guardianship. what agency etc. may have
forms that we can send to if necessary to get this done.
thank you
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: guardianship
See an attorney for this--it will certainly make the process smoother. If you wish to do it yourself, call the local court, as they often have a packet of the forms you'll need, and also check your library for self-help books on the subject--if Nolo Press has a book, theirs will likely be the best.
If the father cooperates, the process should be fairly simple, with a petition to the court, a hearing, and a court order granting you guardianship.