I'm a 16 year old, who has always been independent. My father has been in jail for many years now, and my mother has never been there 4 me. As a young child, I was placed in foster care, and was released to a godparent. Probably months after my release, i was given back 2 my mother. My mom have 7 kids, and it has been hard 2 take care of all of us financially; so she sent me to live with my aunt.
I've lived with my aunt for 5 1/2 years, and our relationship wasn't 2 healthy. I ran away when i was 11 to find my mom, which I did. Living with my mom wasn't the best thing either. I had to much freedom, and I got away with alot. We had constant fights, which placed me on the PINS petition. From that moment I lived with all kinds of ppl. I moved in with a old teacher who loves me at 13. I call her my mother and she has a daughter who is now 19 -n- in college, who i consider a sister. Can she get legal guardianship or is she 2 young? I want to move with her 4 school in FL.
2007-10-18 03:51:44 · 2 answers · asked by 2sweet 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Because the "Age of Marjority" or that age of being adult is 18, I cannot see a reason why the 19 year old sister could not get guardianship provided she is able to care for you and herself!
Have your sister consult with a lawyer in her area to insure all the legal requirements are there for you!
2007-10-18 03:59:37 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's legally possible. the court will look at her current living situation and decide if she is capable of taking care of you. if she has her own housing, a job, and the means to take care of you, the court will consider it. especially if all parties involved consent to the arrangement. that means mom, dad, and any current guardian.
2007-10-18 10:57:33 · answer #2 · answered by Heather Honey 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋