Jane Doe comes to my office and tells me a story and asks for my help. Her story is simple: "Mary Jane and Bobby Joe told me that I can keep their child Suzy Q. They stated that they would sign a piece of paper giving me custody. Will you draw up this piece of paper for them to sign?"
Jane Doe is somewhat surprised when I inform her that I cannot draft any documents giving her custody or guardianship over anyone's child. I inform her that only a South Carolina Judge can do this for her, however I am able to assist her with the legal representation necessary to complete the process.
When a person tells you that they need for you to take care of their child for them. You should seek to go through the appropriate channels to make sure it is done legally. You may ask a court of law to make you guardian or give you temporary custody of the minor child. If the biological parents no longer wish to keep the child, you would then seek to adopt the child.
Guardianship, Custody and Adoption are very detailed processes. Seek the services of a knowledgeable family law attorney. For more information, contact W. M. Bowen, Attorney at Law.
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