How can I file for custody of my boyfriend’s 14 year old brother?
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How can I file for custody of my boyfriend’s 14 year old brother?
He currently stays under guardianship of his grandmother. She is 65 years old in a wheel chair and he is not happy with living arrangement. They move alot and he is in and out of schools not getting proper education. When they stayed with us for 3 weeks he attended school for 1 week and was extremely happy. They moved back and he is extremely sad. Doesn’t want to attended school back here again. Please let me know how to go about this.
Asked on November 18, 2012 under Family Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You sound like a very giving and concerned individual but much, much more information is needed here in order to determine the best course of action. First, you have no "legal" connection to your boyfriend's brother in that you are not a relative, etc. It would seem from what you have written that your boyfriend may be able to obtain guardianship of his brother and then bring him to live with you both. He would have to prove able to care and provide for his brother and that really depends on the particular circumstances here. Please go and speak with a social worker or attorney on the matter. Determinations are made "in the best interest of the child" and it is always in their interest to have a stable home environment. Good luck.
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