Guardianship of Minor in Texas to California

[jigsawkarr]

I want to become the legal guardian of my 16 yr old cousin. He lives in Texas but wants to move to California with us. I need to know where I should file the paperwork Texas or California?

[Just Breath]

Who is the child's legal guardian now? His parents? Are they willing to transfer guardianship to you? In other words, what situation exists that a court would even consider giving you guardianship rights?

[aaron]

If he is domiciled in Texas, absent unusual circumstances which you have not described, California has no jurisdiction over him and you would have to file in Texas.

[jigsawkarr]

his mother is his guardian,but he lives with his grandmother. I had temp custody when I lived in texas but when I moved to california he didn't want to leave his friends and family. His mother will give me guardianship.