How to Get Legal Guardianship of a 12-Year-Old Old Brother

[E-Sizzle]

My question involves guardianship in the State of: Texas


My wife and would like to become the legally guardian(s) of her little brother, he is 12 years old. He is visiting us in Florida for the summer and lives with his mom in Texas the rest of the time. We have talked to his Mom and she is willing to let us take him. My question is what needs to be done at this point. Would we have to be present during anything or can we get everything done from out of state with the help of the Mom in Texas? My wife and I are both active duty military, she is a resident in TX and I am a resident in FL (not sure if you need that information or not). We would like to get this done as quickly as we can so he doesn't miss any school.Thanks in advance to whoever can help.

-Chris

[Mr. Knowitall]

If you plan for the child to live in Florida, it would make the most sense to petition for the guardianship in Florida and have your mother consent.

Florida guardianships for minors usually involve parental incapacity. You've not shared with us what is going on that would make a guardianship necessary or appropriate, so you may want to consult a local lawyer about the facts and the chances of a court awarding guardianship.