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    Jul 29, 2009, 09:50 AM
    Guardianship/Custody Issue
    I have had permanent legal custody of a little girl who is now 7 years old since she was 3 months old... no parental contact in approximately 7 years. How do I obtain legal custody... she is not related to me in any way.
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    Jul 29, 2009, 09:51 AM
    Guardianship/Custody Issue
    I have had permanent legal custody of a little girl who is now 7 years old since she was 3 months old... no parental contact in approximately 7 years. How do I obtain legal custody... she is not related to me in any way. Oops... ihave legal guardianship, not custody..
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    Jul 29, 2009, 09:52 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by nanaclark View Post
    I have had permanent legal custody of a little girl who is now 7 years old since she was 3 months old...no parental contact in approximately 7 years. How do I obtain legal custody...she is not related to me in any way.
    Your question does not make sense.
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    Jul 29, 2009, 09:53 AM
    Please only post your question one time.
    Thank you.
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    Jul 29, 2009, 09:54 AM

    YOu need to contact a lawyer, probably put an ad in the news paper, and pay a lot of money. And in 6 years the parents could still possibly have legal ground to get her back. Good luck!
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    Jul 29, 2009, 11:09 AM
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    Jul 29, 2009, 01:16 PM

    What you need to do is file a motion to adopt the child. That's the only step above guardianship that you can legally ask for and its permanent. One of the biggest differences is that the child then becomes your heir and you have complete legal and physical custody of the child without revocation. The only way would be if you mess up your life so bad you become a danger to the child.
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