Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

can a parent who has gardianship over a child and the parent goes to jail for drugs can the other parent take over


Asked on 11/25/11, 11:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon Rockhill Pinnick LLP

Parents do not have "guardianship" over minor children. If an incapacitated adult child, then the parent can petition the court. If you really meant to say "custody", then the parent can petition the court for a change in custody.

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Answered on 11/27/11, 2:52 pm


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