Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
Underage child
What can be done for an 11 year old, mother deceased, father gets the childs social security check and leaves the child alone? The house of which the child is staying has no water. (disconnected for non-payment) The father disappeared for over a week with no contact. The child is my half sister.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Underage child
You should consult with an atorney in the county where the child resides about your options. The first that comes to mind is your applying to the Probate Court to be appointed the child's guardian.
Re: Underage child
I would suggest you go to your local family court and file a dependency action and have the state human resource department perform an investigation and take the child into protective custody. If possible, you may apply to be made the legal custodian.