Legal Guardianship

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California.
I need to know if I need a lawyer to pursue legal guardianship of my niece. Her mother is homeless, in and out of jail, leaves my niece with friends whom don't give a crap. My brother, well put it this way "doesn't care who raises her". Do I need an attorney, or can I get legal guardianship by myself? Is there a "do it yourself" way? Thanks in advance.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My response:

Simple answer.

Get an attorney. Guardianship proceedings are extremely difficult to pursue. Remember, by trying to obtain guardianship, you are, in effect, trying to abridge another's Constitutional rights.

IAAL

 

[Tech]

Thank-you IAAL, My brother and his ex girlfriend are willing to let me be legal guardian. I guess I will contact an attorney.