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CHogan
Sep 26, 2013, 12:46 AM
Daughter has brain tumor and seizures. Her husband visits his son 1 - 4 times a year. He lives in a different town - 3.5 hours away. He pays $50 a month in support. They are not divorced. He has in essence abandoned them. If our daughter dies or has a dibilitating seizure, how to we get custody or guardianship or our grandson?

AK lawyer
Sep 26, 2013, 05:23 AM
What do you mean "how"? You go to court and ask for it.

It might be a good idea to as to be appointed alternate guardian now, so that it will be in place if something happens to his mother.

ScottGem
Sep 26, 2013, 05:45 AM
If the father fights it, you may have a problem. I agree with AK, that you should start proceedings now while the mother can make her wishes known.