Can a younger sibling be a guardian?

Can a younger sibling be a guardian?

Yes, a sibling can be a legal guardian if the age requirements discussed above are satisfied and the court grants the sibling custody rights. Courts presume the child is best suited to live with a biological parent.

Can an older sibling adopt a younger sibling?

The short answer is yes, provided the person doing the adopting is an adult and meets the other standard qualifications. Adoption by sibling falls under the category of adoption by a relative, also known as a kinship adoption.

Is legal guardian a sister?

The phrase “parent or guardian” is commonly used to inclusively refer to other adults that act as a parent. In some cases, a guardian will be a grandparent, aunt or uncle, or even an older sibling that cares for a child.

Is an older sister a legal guardian?

No. An older sibling could possibly become a legal guardian of his/her younger siblings, for instance if their parents were incapacitated or died. But this is rare. A legal guardian would be someone appointed through the court to care for a child.

Can I live with my sister?

You will need the permission of your custodial parents to live with your sister legally. If your custodial parents do not give you permission to live with your sister, you can petition the court for emancipation once you turn 16.

Can a 16 year old choose where they live?

California courts must consider and give weight to a child’s preference when the child is of sufficient age and ability to voice an intelligent opinion on custody or visitation. (Cal. Fam. Children can’t choose where to live until they are 18 years old.

Can you adopt your niece or nephew?

Have you ever wondered, “How do I adopt a relative’s child?” The process of adopting a sister, brother, cousin, niece, nephew or any other relative living in the United States is generally the same, although there will be some variations depending on the state you reside in, and sometimes your individual situation.

Can you adopt your half sister?

Adoption. You might be able to adopt your siblings or relatives, but the requirements for adoptive parents are different than the requirements for foster parents. For instance, the biological parents’ rights must be terminated by a court before you can adopt your younger siblings or relatives.