If the parents have legally given up the child, the death of both parents, both parents are in prison, both parents have psychiatric problems and aren't able to raise a child, and much more reasons; the older sibling can become the legal guardian, but of course you must be 18 years or older, have the correct income for you and guarding sibling to maintain school, food, shelter, etc. and you must be seen by judge in court to approve of the guardianship.
Parent has more control then a sibling.
You must file an objection to the guardianship and show up in court the day of the hearing and explain your objections to the court. You can request to be appointed the guardian. You should request the court appoint a guardian ad litem to protect your parent's interest in the interim and an investigator to analyze the situation and report back to the court. You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the situation, explain your options and draft your motions to the court.
A parent cannot give their child to anyone without involving the court so that the guardian will be a legal guardian. The court may allow the guardianship of a child by an adult half-sibling if it is a good placement and in the best interest of the child. You should speak with an advocate at the court or an attorney, if possible.A parent cannot give their child to anyone without involving the court so that the guardian will be a legal guardian. The court may allow the guardianship of a child by an adult half-sibling if it is a good placement and in the best interest of the child. You should speak with an advocate at the court or an attorney, if possible.A parent cannot give their child to anyone without involving the court so that the guardian will be a legal guardian. The court may allow the guardianship of a child by an adult half-sibling if it is a good placement and in the best interest of the child. You should speak with an advocate at the court or an attorney, if possible.A parent cannot give their child to anyone without involving the court so that the guardian will be a legal guardian. The court may allow the guardianship of a child by an adult half-sibling if it is a good placement and in the best interest of the child. You should speak with an advocate at the court or an attorney, if possible.
Only the courts can award guardianship.
When a person turns eighteen then technically an adult. So, no a parent can't get guardianship. Unless the person is mentally ill and can't take care of themselves. Then yes, in that case a parent can get guardianship.
No, both sibling have the same right to inherit from a parent. The parent can choose to give children different inheritances by will.
The custodial parent is the parent with custody/guardianship of the child.
Yes, of course. Only if you mean the original parent's baby though.
If your parent and their parent are married then it's your step parent but if they're not then there's no relation.
yes
The step-parent should petition for custody or legal guardianship.
Usually when the older sibling is 10, 11, or 12, depending on the parent and how the older sibling and the younger sibling are like.