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KJ
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KJ asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 1 decade ago

How to go about obtaining a legal representative?

I am not sure if people usually post questions with this depth of seriousness, butI am in desperate need of advice!

I need an attorney to regain the gaurdianship of my child. I signed gaurdianship to my aunt when I was incarcerated b/c I knew she would take care of him. Now...she doesn't want to let me have him back!

Please don't lecture me on doing bad things...I learned my lesson! I was incarcerated for a crime I comitted about 2 years prior. I have completely turned my life around. It seems like, the better I do, The more she tries to keep me from him.

I am working so hard for this.

I am a full time college student, I have a full time job, and a part time job as well. Please don't tell me to just forget about it, and let her have him...that isn't an option! He could have much more out of life being with me, and I refuse to give up.

I just need any advice about what to say to an attorney...what to ask for...anything! Thank You in advance!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    (1) Family law is very state specific, so you won't get legal advice here.

    (2) You need to seek out a family law attorney... You will probably need $1,500 - $5,000 for a retainer to begin the fight if your aunt seriously will not give up guardianship.

    (3) Look at the guardianship papers or orders... was the guardianship unlimited in scope or duration? If so, then the guardianship may terminate by its terms, and you can more easily take legal action to get your kid back. Was there a court order "supervising" the guardianship? If so, then court relief may be easier to accomplish. Did you just give the kid up? Then it may be more difficult.

    (4) Remember that all child custody issues are viewed from the perspective of the "best interest of the child" (with usually a preference for parental care over non parental care). Be prepared to demonstrate how return of the kid to your custody would be in the best interests of the child. Get statements, save paper records, etc. That will help your lawyer evaluate how best to proceed.

    Good luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    call around you will need a family law attorney must likely, they can review the case, review your circumstance currently and will be able to give you an idea if it can be done and for how much

    if the price is high you can call down to your local court house and ask, if they have a number to any local organizations that help single women in your situation

  • 1 decade ago

    Contact the local bar association in your area and tell them you want to revoke the guardianship of your son and regain physical custody and your parental rights back. See if they can refer you to someone who can help you.

    Good luck to you and your son.

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