Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

Hi,

I am thinking about taking custody of a friends daughter while she is in jail for two years. I do not want her to be able to take her from me when she gets out. She uses drugs and is unfit. The child is been neglected and in need of a stable envirorment. I want to know what I should do. And if I can obtain asstiance for this child.

Stephanie


Asked on 10/06/09, 11:04 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

You should seek legal guardianship and then if the mother wants her daughter back, later, she will have to prove that the reasons for the guardianship no longer exist.

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Answered on 10/06/09, 5:29 pm


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