Moving to another state with guardian child

[Linda1836]

My husband and I have legal guardianship of our 3 year old grandson. His mother is a part of his life and she is hoping to some day get custody of her son back. My husband has a job opportunity in another state. The guardianship paperwork says we need to have permission from the courts before we move our grandson to another state. We are wondering if this is just a formality of could his mother and father put up a fight and force us to stay in California? Neither of his parents is in a position to raise him properly and we would not consider returning him to either of them and leaving the state without him.

 

[Duranie]

Yep they sure can put up a fight because you moving will intefere with their visitation. Who gave you guadianship, was it the courts or did mom and dad voluntarily give it to you? If you move you can pretty much plan on having to give the child back to them. If I were you, stay put.

 

[Linda1836]

My grandson and his mom lived with us. She made little attempts at supporting her son. I filed for guardianship when his mom walked out on him; he interferred in her social life. His dad was in jail at the time. he is now out but has little to contribute to his sons life. there is no court order for visitation. We were told it was at our discression and that we should decide what is best for him. we have considered the fact that if we move; my daughter will probably move with us.