Summary
To change guardianship in Indiana, you need to prove the current guardian is unfit, show that the change is in the childs best interest, and file a petition in the county where the child resides. In this case, since the child lives in Shelbyville, Indiana, you should file there, even though the original guardianship was ordered in Blackford County.Full Conversation
Guardianship of my granddaughter
Hi ****, could you please provide information on whether there are any ongoing court cases and your location? This will help me provide you with more accurate legal information.
Her maternail grandmother has guardianship of her but she has lived with me for 5 years
Hi ****, the laws regarding guardianship can vary depending on location. Can you please share where you are located? This will help me provide the most relevant information.
Shelbyville indiana
In Indiana, to change guardianship, you might need to:
- Prove the current guardian is unfit.
- Show that change is in the child's best interest.
- File a petition with your local court.
Shelby County Superior Court might be your nearest location.
The guardiaship is ordered out of Blackford county. I would need to file out of the county where we live?
Yes, ****, you should file in the county where the child resides. In your case, it should be Shelbyville, Indiana, where you and your granddaughter live.
Ok thank you
You're welcome, ****. Should you need any further clarification or information, feel free to ask. Best of luck with your guardianship issue.
TRY ME!
Start a new chat