I want my husband to become the legal guardian?
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He would have to adopt her otherwise if something happens to you the next biological parent would gain custody.  And the real dad will probably fight you tooth and nail against this. \n\nGet a lawyer that specializes in family law and have them explain your options to you.
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In general, while you can appoint a guardian for your child, you cannot dictate who gets custody.\n\nA guardian is nothing more than a person who places the child with the proper custodian.  When it comes to custody, natural parents are presumed to be the best caretakers for their children.  In order to bypass a natural parent, it must first be shown that the parent is unfit and then that it is in the best interests of the child to be placed with whomever is petitioning.\n\nI'm sorry but there's no way to ensure that your ex does not end up with custody of your daughter in the event of your demise short of having him give up his rights in favor of a new adoptive father.  [He cannot give up his rights unless someone is willing to step in as an adoptive parent].\n\nYou should make a will designating your parents as guardians.  Then you should help them document the ways in which the father is unfit.  Keep records of the total days of his visitation, arrests, drug use, etc.\n\nAnd try your hardest not to die.
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yes here what has to happen the mother of the child would have to give you guardianship of child. here how you do you have to hire a attorney. what you do have the mother of child she has to sign over guard ship to the child to you. then the lawyer can write up guarder ship papers. Once that done you have guarder ship of the child you may have to go to court but it all what the best interest of the child. It be a court battle deciding what is best for the child either you get you the child or he/she might go in frostier care I just preparing you for the worse and hope for the best. I believe  you may be able to get a lawyer pro bro no I don't know or low cost.  One is legal aid but I don't who else you can call if you under a certain income but really if you don't have to go to court it only cost you 300.00 but we see until you daughter finished with he prison term.
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Your Wife, Husband, Parent, or the one thought to be the next of kin, will need to go and get a Guardianship, from a Judge, if the one you speak of is unable to give you the proper Power of Attorney needed.\n\nCarson:
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in my state its as simple as contacting an attorney to draw up any legal paper work your X signs the forms stateing that he gives all rights to you , thats it once its final with the courts you can then make arrangements for the adoption process . my sister is in a similar situation , if you where fighting him it would be a completely different story ,he is willing to do this ,, is almost the same as haveing a noncontested devorse, if you both agree then theres nothing to fight over .. call you court house , some states offer a legal aid program ,  and if you qualify thier service could be free , hope it all works out for you
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How painful!  Have your attorney push for a way to get him into parenting classes before he even gets a minute alone with your daughter.  Make the hoops he needs to jump through cost him something.  He's not been a parent and it stands to reason that he should learn something of the skills required before he takes your child even one day.  At one time my husband and I were discussing divorce and custody and he told me he was going to fight for custody and I told him to be ready to pee in a jar ***** which backed him RIGHT off.  Have a talk with your daughter and let her know that she can tell you anything at anytime, even if her father tells her to keep it a secret or he's threatened her.  Let her know that she can always tell you anything and that the only reason grown-ups make little kids keep secrets is because the grown-up is doing something he's not supposed to.  That way, if he does do the unthinkable, you stand a much better chance of knowing soon and getting help immediately.  Just something to keep in mind.  Also, he will not now or ever get full custody of your child as long as your own nose stays clean.  The courts reeeaaaaalllllly see no reason to remove a child from their primary custodial parent unless there is some darn good reason.  It should be mentioned that he's chosen not to have any emotional attachment to this child by choice and that though he is her father, he is a stranger to her too.  Push for supervised visitation for a term of not less than 8 weekly visits.  Really.  It can be pointed out that it is not just in the child's best interests but also in the father's.  Talk to your attorney about a guardian ad lidum.  If the father is not current in child support, see if you can defray his visitations until he IS current.  Your attorney should know allllll this and should be able to fight hard on your child's behalf.
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Live your life friend. Be happy in all that you do. Stay well of body. Keep fed properly. Love your children,and take care of your wife.Respect others. Replace ignorance with education. If you are doing some, or all of these things, you are legal to me. A legal human being. Keep God in your heart, and do the right thing. Have a nice day!
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Listen very closely to what I'm telling you.  It's good advice.\n\nFirst, if your soon to be ex-husband is having dangerous affairs, if his lifestyle puts your children at risk, you could go to the CPS (Child Protective Services).\n\nDo you belong to a church?  Make an appointment during the week to tell a priest what is happening. He may know someone in the system who can help you.  Don't overlook this resource.\n\nWhen it comes to the justice system, forget about what is the truth, and what is right or wrong.  Lawyers are often working in their own self interest.  Everyone involved in the case is apt to make decisions based on what is easiest for them.  No one is going to risk their careers for you.\n\nIf you have accusations to make, you must be certain they can be substantiated:  names, dates, places, etc.  Do you have witnesses?  Will they testify under oath?  Will they sign a document certifying what they say is true?   There are RULES OF EVIDENCE, and judges will sometimes even forbid a person from making statements he considers irrelevant.\n\nRemember... people are going to do WHAT IS EASIEST for them.  If they're acting against you, stop making it so easy for them to ignore the truth.  Everyone has a boss.  You can always take this one step higher.\n\nI noticed you misspelled a few words.  Are you from this country?  Do you live here legally?  Do you have an education and can you support these children?  All these are very important factors that a judge will consider.\n\nThink very carefully before you act.  If your husband is actually a decent man, and could care better for the children, make the unselfish decision not to oppose him.\n\nBest of luck.
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You should contact a free legal aide lawyer in your county. They  are free and if I knew where you lived (county/city) I could provide you with some links. That would be the first step. Also, sometimes the hardest things to do are the right things to do.\n\nGood luck
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Get married.  You had to file a compliant on him for money or file for welfare for the government for support to get involved.
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Everyone seems to be mentioning a will, and that is correct.  In your last will and testament you can name a guardian for your children in the event of your death.  \n\nHowever, if your ex-spouse wants to take custody, he/she will probably win over your proposed guardians as natural parents are preferred over non-parents in custody battles.
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you can petition the court to order a new guardian. kinda long process, but it'll eventually work out. explain how your relationship won't work and you've tried counseling and it's not a healthy environment for you. but first you should get the person you want to live with to want to accept the responsibilities. together you can even contact a lawyer to see about them getting cutody. you may also be old enough to be emancipated
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Yes you skinflint!\n\nForget legalities, do whats right by your son. You should want to support him and not leave it all up to his mother!
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It depends.  Do you have a Specific Power of Attorney (valid only for the sale of the house) or a General Power of Attorney  (which allows you to act as if you are him)?\n\nIf you have a General Power of Attorney, you are free to dispose of his assets.  If you do no, you cannot.\n\nAre you his legal guardian?  If so depending on the guardianship rules in your state, you MAY be able to dispose of his assets.\n\nYour best bet would be to see an attorney in your area, with a specialty in family law.  Please turn off your Caps Lock.\n\nGood luck.
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marry him so he can be a citizen
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email me at corbett11@yahoo.  Depending on your income, you may qualify for a public defender.  You can also try a Volunteer legal services project.  They are lawyers who volunteer their time for these matters to lower income ppl.  Try to be amicable with the father as it is in the best interest of the child.  Go for joint custody.  Allow the most for relationships with both parents.  You can hate him if you want, but dont use the child as a pawn.  My ex is and I didnt get to see her for 3 months.  Not cool.  Also, File for Child support tomorrow, along with a petition for visitation/custody.  Your parents and his have rights as grandparents and can be entitled to time as well.  Try to take a parenting course that deals with the psycholgical aspects on the child (A.C.T. - Assisting Children with Transition) or something similar.  The 0-3 yrs are the most crucial in development for your baby.  Keep that in mind.  This is when the relationships and bonds are formed.
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When I received guardianship of my nephew, the Probate Judge told my sister that she can petition the probate court to have her guardianship rights reinstated, but not bother until she had her life together. If I were you, I would contact the Probate Court (ours is at the town hall), and ask them what you need to do. I found them to be very helpful. You can find their phone number online or in the blue pages of the phone book. Hope this helps. Good Luck .