His current home life is not stable. His father is in prison and our mother does not have a permanent home or job. I've talked to him about the matter and he wants to live with me.
2006-07-31 02:20:36 · 8 answers · asked by sthrn_girl87 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I live in SC and have been taking care of my 14-yr-old sister for 18 months. Our dad lives in FL and our mom has passed away. My dad agreed to this living arrangement on a temporary basis. I found that legal guardianship (even joint custody) would have meant going to court and several thousand dollars. You can get a form for temporary custody if your mom is willing to sign it. This would help for enrolling him in school, getting medical treatment, etc. You can even get medical insurance through the state with minimal paperwork or even proof of residency.
The South Carolina Bar Association offers free legal clinics where a licensed attorney will answer questions regarding Family Law. That might help you as well.
2006-07-31 15:48:11 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, congrats on your efforts to take care of your brother. If your brother is a dangerous family situation, you can perhaps try to adopt your brother. The entire process will be difficult because you cannot automatically claim custody since you are not his parent. Also, you may have to get his parents to sign over custody...another unlikely event.
In any case, call your local county to find a pro-bono lawyer who will give you advice on what steps you should take. In the meantime, it will be in your best interest to get yourself together: find a permanent job, get an apartment ... show that you are a responsible adult. Good luck.
2006-07-31 02:28:20 · answer #2 · answered by ♪ ♥ ♪ ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to consult a lawyer. Unless you can prove neglect by your mother, chances are that he won't be able to live with you unless she is okay with the matter or you can prove neglect. Maybe he can just live with you without you having custody? I wish you the best of luck and I think it is admirable that you are willing to do this for your brother.
2006-07-31 02:25:27 · answer #3 · answered by betterlife_travel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off in the USA the well being if the child is paramount. Do you have a stable enviornment for him are you able to nuture and educate him.
this means act like his MOM not his sister. Meaning you can not hang out drink come late ect. you must be willing to give up your childhood. parenting is hard i have 4 kids of my own and have founf myself giving up alot of freedom for them. and i do it with love and enjoyment. my husband and I go out sometime. we sit out on the patio and play games. but i am 35 years old . Honey your are 19 and lord you have a big heart. you can go to court file a motion for custody against your Mother. And you will then have to prove her UNFIT to be the legal Guardian. you baby brother will then be apointed a Legal Guardian . ( someone he will be able to talk to and express how he is feeling). secondly He is old enuough to choose were he want to stay. remember you will be his mom you will have to make sure he get up on time goes to school on time is properly clothe ect.if both parent are Problem parent. the court may award you tempoary custody of him till she come to her senses. the best you can do is also as your mom to let him stay with you till she get her mind right. if not then go to the court. keep me posted okay.. email me .. i have gone thru custody issues and have good knowledge of how thing may turn out..
2006-07-31 02:40:45 · answer #4 · answered by Zolveria 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to consult an attorney (look in the phone book for those that may have free initial consultations or whatever). This is not a question to ask in a public forum such as this with the overabundance of morons giving their 'answers'.
2006-07-31 02:24:28 · answer #5 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW!!!You have got to be an awesome kid.OOPS,man!!To be responsible enough to take on this resposibility,maybe our youth arent so bad!!You are not to young!!Heck 13 yr olds have babies and get to keep them.You need to go petition the court for him.Tell them the situation and be ready to prove you can afford it,be responsible enough to make sure he goes to school.Good luck God bless:O)
2006-07-31 02:36:13 · answer #6 · answered by melissa_froggies 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are too young. Also you must prove that you can afford him on the money you have as an income.
2006-07-31 02:23:30 · answer #7 · answered by TMAC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to petition for guardianship. in doing so you must prove that his parents are unfit and that you can care for him sufficiently.
2006-07-31 02:35:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋