Legal Question in Family Law in California
I would like to know how long the waiting period to submit a petition for guardianship of a grandchild in the care CPS in Stanislaus Ca,
Asked on 10/18/10, 11:16 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Goff
James R. Goff, Attorney at Law
There is no waiting period for filing a petition to be the guardian of a child. The difficulty is that when the child is in protective custody you cannot indicate to the court that the child lives with you which is a factor the court will consider in evaluating your home and ability to serve as a guardian. You may want to contact the agency and indicate whether they will place custody with you and then file. But there is waiting period.
Answered on 11/17/10, 1:41 pm