Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota

Legal guardianship

My sister could not take care of her 5 year old child so my brother & his wife took legal custody. I believe it started as foster care where they received help from the state to take care of her. He doesn't receive any benefits for her now though. He is being sent to Iraq next week and his wife cannot take her with her. I am afraid the state will put her in foster care. Is there someway I can take care of her with the state's approval? Like a temporary foster care until my brother returns, he'll take her back then. However, I also have 2 children that are older, but I support most of their care. Is there some benefits she can receive while in my care?

Thank you.


Asked on 10/13/04, 11:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
J. Chris Carpenter Harvey and Carpenter

Re: Legal guardianship

This is a complicated situation that requires a personal visit with an attorney. I practice in Mankato. I can't tell from your zip code exactly where you reside. If you live near Mankato, I suggest that you call my office to set up an appointment and bring all of the legal papers that your brother has to the appointment. If you don't' live near Mankato, let me know where you live and I can give a list of attorneys in your area that I would recommend.

-Herb Kroon

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Answered on 10/14/04, 10:11 am


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