Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Legal custody/guardianship of Niece-per Mother's wishes.
I have been asked by my neice's mother to have full custody of my neice if and when she passes. Which I have accepted. My brother isn't financially stable, doesn't own his own home and living with someone the mother doesn't approve of. (Issues of past drugs and alchol from what I have been told.) What I would like to know is what do we need to do legally so that I can have full custody/ guardianship of my neice. What forms do we need to fill out and what does she need to do to give me power of attorney as well? I live in NJ. The child and mother live in Florida.
Any assistance you can provide will be grateful.
Thank you.

Asked on 10/17/06, 6:32 pm

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Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

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Re: Legal custody/guardianship of Niece-per Mother's wishes.

not clear what the answer will be. in new jersey, the mother can give you a power of attorney, and that will give you the power to take custody of the girl and get her into a school in your town.

if you want to raise the girl, you would do it in NJ, right? and why are you talking about the mother dying? is she ill?

anything more will require more info and a little thinking.

If you would like, give me a call; I am in northern New Jersey. I will be happy to discuss this with you; the telephone consultation will be free.

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Answered on 10/17/06, 6:57 pm

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