Legal Question in Family Law in California
temporary guardianship of minor child
Can you offer a free downloadable form or any special information I need to know for caring for my friends' child while they are incarcerated or absent due to legal problems?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: temporary guardianship of minor child
The official way to be able to care for the child is to do a guardianship and custody order through the probate court. There may be a more informal way that will work, but that's the "real" way.
Your local probate courthouse has forms and a booklet on how to do a guardianship. Those forms may also be posted on www.lasuperiorcourt.org. On my web site I have links to each of the 50 states' laws, and that may be helpful, too. The URL is www.yourdivorceadvisor.com. Then click on "resources".
Good luck.
Diana Mercer