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    Nov 20, 2009, 03:18 AM
    Getting custody of my 14 year old sister
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    I have my 14 year old sister living with me and has been for nearly a year now, I would like to know if I can get custody of her can anyone advise me weather this can be done and how I would go about it...
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    Nov 20, 2009, 03:28 PM

    What form of official custody do you already have that has been court approved at this point ?
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    Nov 20, 2009, 04:15 PM

    Under what terms is your sister with you now? Where are your parents? Whate state do you live in? For us to help we need to understand the ful situation.
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    Nov 23, 2009, 01:39 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by califdadof3 View Post
    What form of official custody do you already have that has been court approved at this point ?
    I have no official custody at all over her she just lives with me and we have not been to court to approve anything yet.
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    Nov 23, 2009, 01:44 AM
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    Under what terms is your sister with you now? Where are your parents? Whate state do you live in? For us to help we need to understand the ful situation.
    Well her dad is not around and the reason for her coming to live with me was because life at home was not good I have a brother with ADHD who was quite aggressive with it and she did not feel safe also there was never no gas or hot water at home she also was falling very behide with school so she asked us if she could come and live with me and my husband. We live in the shropshire area.
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    Nov 23, 2009, 05:29 AM

    Shropshire? Is that the UK?

    So your mother agreed to allow her to move in? Without any court action, Mom can order her to return at any time.

    So you need to go to court to be appointed legal guardian. I would not try for custody as that would be harder. But, especially if mom agrees, you can have yourself appointed guardian, which give you legal rights over her.
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    Nov 23, 2009, 06:09 AM
    Yes that is the UK.

    To be honest she had no choose my sister didn't want to be there so she left. But now mother is trying to make things more difficult for us things like making hospital appointments things like that.

    So how do I go for legal guardianship of her? I wouldn't no where to start.
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    Nov 23, 2009, 06:28 AM

    Sorry, but its your sister who had no choice. She's a minor and legally under the control of her parents. If mom reported her as a runaway she could force her return.

    Currently mom is the legal parent so she has the right and duty to make hospital appointments, etc. YOU don't.

    So you need to consult with a solicitor specializing in Family Law. They can explain to you the process and help you through it.
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