How do you obtain Legal custody of non-related  minor?
815994
The adoption procedure will grant you custody and will terminate all legal and parental rights of the biological parents. Everything should be taken care of by the adoption attorney. It is your choice whether to allow the biological parents to interact with the child. Personally, I would allow it if it is done in a non-disruptive manner (they may have to be "aunt" and "uncle" until you decide it is appropriate to tell her she was adopted.) The adoption attorney should be able to draw up a power of attorney to cover legal decisions until the adoption is granted. It shouldn't take long since the mother has relinquished her rights and the father is willing to sign his away, too. You are doing a wonderful thing by adopting this child instead of letting her go to strangers. Good luck!
610876
Go to the courthouse of appropriate jurisdication and ask for a copy of the file relating to your case(s). \n\nIf you were only a party to the case, or if the case involved a minor, you may have diffucuty obtaining a copy without third party consent.\n\nIn most cases though, court files are public documents. There may be a cost for photocopies.
1017051
If you can't afford a lawyer, you can call & get the 1st consulation free. Stay on the cops butts & pester the D.A. until the do their jobs & put him in jail. Then you should get full custody again. Good luck!
504467
do you have an attorney? i do know that in the state of TX you can ask him be given supervised visitation where you can designate someone who has to be there every time he has the child and in some cases you can even say where he has to be during that time i went through something similar with my daughter in the end he gave up all rights to her so it is OK now but there are options you will just need a good attorney to make sure that you are utilizing the system to your advantage
646719
He must petition the court for emancipation of a minor.\nMy wife did it when she was 16 in California.\nI believe he must have a job and a place of residence other than yours. Check with your local District Attorney to make sure.
77727
If the teen has a family member they trust and can go to - then by all means go.  However, make sure that all forms of abuse have been documented (by writing in a journal and that the other family members can corroborate the documentation with photos of the physical abuse.)\n\nThe parents will be charged and it is NOT a civil matter that will be handled in Family Court - it becomes a Federal matter - and Child Abuse charges will be filed against the parents.  In many jurisdictions - the child will be placed with the other family member instead of being "placed within the system" - thus ending up in foster care.\n\nIf there is NO family member available - please call the following number.  It is toll free:\n\n1-800-4-A-Child\n\nMay God be with you and bless you.  Please, if possible, keep me appraised of what happens.
330502
It doesnt matter whether or not your married, parent is the keyword here, keep in mind that in some states you do not have legal custody of your child unless it is awarded to you in a court of law and this is actually quite simple to file for on a pro se basis.
803632
As a minor, you should have an advocate assigned to you. Petition the judge with a politely written letter.\n\nThe situation is not easy, and in many states Child services is a chronic scandal occasionally rising to the level of criminality.
207023
I have never heard of anything like this before.  You need a lawyer.  The best case scenario is that you'll bring an action for visitation against whomever happens to have custody of him.  Otherwise, you'll probably have to sue the state.\n\nIf you are a minor, there should be free legal services able to represent you.  In any case, find a lawyer in your area now.
576937
1. Contact an attorney in your state.\n2. Pay your child support.  I won't even go into what I think of parents who have no desire to support their children...
337760
What state are you in? That will make a difference. What you should try to do is find legal aid in your area that will assist with custody cases. That way you'll get legal help at low or no cost.
522491
Well you need all the help you can get, for the child's sake. Go down to local legal services and ask for help.
839033
All temporary custody hearings are held in court, generally family court. It would be simplest to retain a lawyer to get the custody papers for you.
657085
I agree with whomever said to petition the court.  You can contact your local department of social services to see where and how to get the paperwork. My sister's ex mother in law did much the same thing during my sister's divorce and custody hearing (her ex husband was into drugs and endangering all their welfare by bringing the dealers home). Her ex mother in law got one day a month (supervised by my sister b/c of problems there as well).  This is in NY. Your best bet would be to contact a lawyer and see what your states laws are.  I am a total advocate of children having relationships with ALL their family (with the exception of when they are in danger by this of course) So I wish you the best of luck.  I believe children are harmed when they are brought into the middle of adult squabbles. Again best of luck to you.
87374
In most cases involving minor's counsel, this is an attorney appointed by the Court to represent the child's interests and paid for by the parents.  Unless there is a hotly contested custody hearing, the court usually won't appoint one.  Of course, the exact laws and policies on will vary vary by state.\n\nIf your son wants to come live with you, talk it over with your ex.  You might be able to work something out.  If your ex won't agree, you will need to file a motion for a change of custody and prove to the court that it is in the child's best interest to live with you now.
1029875
I don't know the specific laws in Illinois, you need to contact an attorney for that, but in most states both parents have to sign away their rights to the minor child.  You don't state whether your mother is living or not.  So we will assume she is not for the sake of the discussion.  You would need to go before a judge requesting to be made the guardian of the child.  The court will look at all the circumstances and determine if you are suitable to be the guardian.  If found to be acceptable you will be awarded custody and guardianship papers with all rights and responsibilities as if you were the natural parent.  Again I would advise you to contact an attorney regarding the specifics you would need to perform to obtain guardianship of your brother.
1129440
get a damn good lawyer and sue for alienation of affection. Simply put if a child is taken from a family and they have done the circus route and within the time specified then by every law I am aware of then Social Sevices has to "give back" the children.\n\nIt is the laws that state it is the job of "Social Services" to try and keep families together using whatever means necessary in order to have a reunited family unit.\n\nOk so its the government but they still must go by same laws it just makes your job a little harder and unfortunately they have the county sheriff and your neighbors or family who say one thing but with a good lawyer can be made to look totally in a different light in court.\n\nAlso, file a petition in the family court with jurisidiction over the matter for sole custody. It's free cuz "Social Services" has already filed the motion to remove. remember your under the gun for time so file soon. Also file subpeona's for as many "fine upstanding character witnesses" as you can. The more stable and even a cop or counselor or two really won't hurt. They are required by law to report any suspisions they have to the court anyways so their word carries more weight in court especially if ts a judge who has dealt with them before... make sure the judges like them though. Don't get the one who pissed them off the last case they were on... lol... j/k\n\nTell them to be careful. What state they live in? Also write to Congressman, State Reps, Senators, Mayors, Govenors... you would be amazed who will contact you! Trust me on this...