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    Jul 15, 2012, 08:36 PM
    Can I get guardianship of a foster child
    Ok so I'm 25 I'm married with two kids of my own. And my mom took guardianship of a child she babysat. Now (my sister ) is 15yrs old and she is mentally abused by my mom (screamed at cursed a etc ) and I want to.take her to my home with full guardianship of her.. can I do that with out cps getting involved
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    Jul 16, 2012, 10:23 AM
    Probably yes... you file in Court for custody determination... but you have to prove that the child is endangered.
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    Jul 16, 2012, 10:29 AM
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    Probably yes....you file in Court for custody determination...but you have to prove that the child is endangered.
    I want to file with out bringing up abuse because it will affect my mom.. Can I go with my sister and have her ask to live with me
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    Jul 16, 2012, 10:34 AM
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    I want to file with out bringing up abuse because it will affect my mom .. Can I go with my sister and have her ask to live with me
    Generally-no! You have the legal burden of proof that her parents cannot take care of her.
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    Jul 16, 2012, 10:35 AM
    Another hint-her mother signs a temporary guardianship...
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