both of my parents are passed away, and my little sister is the only minor out of the kids. but, she's also seventeen. the will my mother left behind, the courts said, "was not a legal will." that was the only thing stating I was to get custody of her. currently I do not have any proper papers saying I'm her guardian. with her going to be eighteen in eight months do I need to have those papers? other then the papers, she's very well taken care of, roof over her head, food, and she even has a job. however, I can't just come up with $500 for a filing fee since I do pay all the bills and buy groceries and etc. now. will not having those papers conflict with trying to get her medical insurance? thanks in advance.
2006-09-23 01:17:28 · 3 answers · asked by ashlei 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
With her being 17, have her go to the court house and file for emancipation. Since she has a job and a place to live, it shouldn't be an issue. Try and make sure she has a savings account at least with a little money in the bank for a "rainy day" The judge should be leniant in a case like this.
If all else fails, call your local family services department. Even if they take "custody of her" you are her nearest relative and they should grant temp custody to you until she turns 18.
2006-09-23 01:20:18 · answer #1 · answered by Gayle 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can file a declaration of indigency so the court will waive the filing charge.
2006-09-23 08:25:43 · answer #2 · answered by Lioness 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on the standards of the insurer. Check with them for their regulations.
2006-09-23 09:07:55 · answer #3 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋