Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Legal Guardianship

I have had legal guardianship of my nephew for the past 11 yrs, he is now 13 yrs old. If his biological mother, my sister, now wants to take him & raise him or he decides he wants to now live with her (although she is not financially, or otherwise, capable of that responsibility, are there any legalities that must be undertaken before she takes him into her control? Anything & everything regarding him has my name attached to it, so will she have to take legal steps to have me declared no longer his guardian?


Asked on 11/08/00, 6:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jimmy L. Verner Jr. Verner & Brumley, P.C.

Re: Legal Guardianship

There are legalities to be observed. If the child has property, and the biological mother dissipates it, you could be liable to the child. If the child is hurt, the biological mother must be able to give medical consent to treatment. If the child commits a crime or injures someone or damages something negligently, you could be held liable if you are the guardian. You should consult a lawyer to take the necessary legal steps.

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Answered on 11/19/00, 12:24 am


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