Legal Question in Family Law in New York

My brother is a US citizen, I am not. Our parents leave overseas. He wants to come live with me in the United States while I'm going to graduate school and attend high school here. Do I have to be his legal guardian? As a non-US citizen, can I be?


Asked on 3/02/10, 9:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
TRACEY BLOODSAW LAW OFFICE OF TRACEY A. BLOODSAW

You will have to go to Family Court to file for guardianship for your brother. You can file as long as you are not here illegally.

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Answered on 3/12/10, 6:58 am


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