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    reynoltl Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 4, 2011, 05:30 PM
    Custody or guardianship
    My sister is sending her almost 15 year old daughter to live with me. What type of paperwork do I need in order to enroll her in school and seek medical care for her? They live in Arizona and I live in NY.

    Thank you for your suggestions
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    Jan 4, 2011, 05:34 PM

    They need to sign over temporary guardianship to you. It would be best to get an attorney to draw up the paperwork and have it ratified by a court.
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    Jan 5, 2011, 01:02 PM

    Legal custody is a similar status to guardianship, but is usually bestowed by a different court that has different procedures. Guardianship is usually granted by a probate court, whereas a family court grants legal custody. Also, the status of "guardian" may often facilitate access to more services and rights than "legal custodian."


    Guardianship of a child means that a caregiver is responsible for the care and custody of the child. This "guardianship" designation allows the caregiver to access services on behalf of the child that without such a designation might prove impossible.
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