Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana
I am a school psychology intern and recently recieved an evaluation referral that was signed by the child's mother. Just days after signing the referral, the mother decided to grant temporary custody of her child to a family friend. she did so by delineating her wishes in a notarized document that was signed by both parties (but not a judge). I started the evaluation, unaware of the fact the guardianship had been transferred. The temporary guardian found out the the evaluation had been started, and although consented to the evaluation, asked that I not be in contact with the child's mother or share the results of the evaluation with the mother. Can the temporary guardian make such a request without having been granted legal guardianship by a court? Does the temporary guardian have a legal right to make decisions on this child's behalf? Is this temporary guardianship even recognized in the eyes of the law? Thanks for your help!
1 Answer from Attorneys
Tell the "temporary guardian" that as soon as you see a court order, you can respect the tg's wishes. Until then, you have to abide by normal procedures.
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