a person to change custody (that is, get a new legal guardian to look over you) if the current people/person (legal guardian or parent/s) you're living with don't/doesn't agree with it?
2006-09-04 07:18:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It's generally up to the court to establish custody for minors. There are specific procedures for challenging a custory arrangement or court custody order. Consult a family law attorney for details.
2006-09-04 07:20:04 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible. It takes a court hearing and may be easier to be emancipated (depending on your age). If you have a real case where you can prove abuse, negelect, abandonment, or if your guardian is abusing substances such as alcohol or drugs.
A minor (person under 18) may become emancipated if you enter into a valid marriage or you are on active duty in the armed forces. It can also happen if your parents abandon you or give up their parental rights. In addition, you may file for emancipation under the Emancipation of Minors Act. The result of this kind of emancipation is that you will assume most of the powers, rights and responsibilities that an adult has, and your parents will no longer be responsible for supporting you financially.
What is the procedure under the Emancipation of Minors Act? What are the requirements for emancipation?
A young person who is at least 14 years old may petition the Superior Court of the county in which he or she lives. The petitioner must state that she is willingly living apart from her parents with their permission and is supporting herself financially in a legal manner. The court will notify your parents or guardian and the district attorney or your probation officer, if you are on probation. The court will then decide whether granting you emancipation is in your best interests. If the court declares you emancipated, your DMV identification will show that you are emancipated, so people can treat you as an adult when you do things like apply for a job or enroll in college.
The court may later set aside your emancipation, if it finds that it didn’t know important facts when it granted it, or if you later cannot support yourself financially and become dependent upon public assistance.
here is some info on Guardians that represent children's best interests in family law cases
http://www.co.travis.tx.us/dro/family_court.asp
2006-09-04 14:30:44 · answer #2 · answered by nm1dancer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes get an advocate,, call the social services
2006-09-04 14:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋