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Mrs G · May 12, 2013, 08:30 PM

My daughter is a single mum and a great mum, she has a 2 yr old Now she's had another baby and its too overwhelming for her due to medical conditions she got after. Birth.
Can I take care of him with her consent without dealing with DHS and lawyers etc
We are close and will remain so, its just too much at the moment for her. And also am I entitled to any financial benefits whilst helping her

Wondergirl · May 12, 2013, 08:33 PM

What does "caring for him" mean?

And what country are you in? (Laws vary.)

Mrs G · May 12, 2013, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Wondergirl

What does "caring for him" mean?

And what country are you in? (Laws vary.)

. By taking him to live with me. Australia Victoria

Wondergirl · May 12, 2013, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Mrs G

. By taking him to live with me. Australia Victoria

Your daughter lives in Victoria too? You would care for him full-time, and he would live at your house? Would you want adoption papers signed, or do you plan to return him to his mother when things calm down for her?

Mrs G · May 12, 2013, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Wondergirl

Your daughter lives in Victoria too? You would care for him full-time, and he would live at your house? Would you want adoption papers signed, or do you plan to return him to his mother when things calm down for her?

Yes she does. Wed stay intouch were close and yes id give him back and no I do not want to adopt, and my daughter wants this also without looking like she's neglecting new baby

Wondergirl · May 12, 2013, 08:59 PM

As long as it is just extended babysitting until she can reclaim the older child, I wouldn't think there's any legal problem. You may need some kind of legal permission for medical supervision, say, if the little boy gets sick. I do not know about financial assistance.

How long do you think this will go on for? Weeks? Months? Years?

Wondergirl · May 12, 2013, 09:06 PM

I found this, so apparently there is financial assistance available --

Grandparent Child Care benefit | MyChild

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ScottGem · May 13, 2013, 03:18 AM

I don't think you need to get DHS involved. The problem here is the father. For your daughter to give you Temporary Guardianship the father may have to agree as well. A signed and notarized guardianship form, should be sufficient.