Legal Question in Family Law in California

How does a mother in prison for 15 years make a change in who her son lives with? He is currently with his maternal grandmother who has no legal custody but has had him for past 2 years.


Asked on 6/22/11, 4:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Goff James R. Goff, Attorney at Law

Unless the grandmother has a legal claim on custody by a legal order of custody or guardianship, the mother can reclaim custody by notifying the grandmother of her desire to obtain custody of the child. If the grandmother has a guardianship you must file a petition to terminate the guardianship and request temporary visitation until the petition is heard by the court.

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Answered on 6/22/11, 4:48 pm


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