How to Give Up Custody to an Aunt
- 1). Contact the aunt to decide on a date to visit a local family court. Ask the court clerk for custody forms for both the parent and aunt to fill out.
- 2). Complete the forms honestly and thoroughly. Explain to the judge why it is in the best interest of the child to be placed with his or her aunt.
- 3). File the forms that you and the aunt have filled out with the family court. After the forms are filed, a court hearing will be assigned with a judge.
- 4). Attend the court hearing with the aunt. The judge will talk to both you and the aunt to obtain information on what is in the best interest of the child. Be open and honest about your wishes for the child. The aunt can either be given temporary or permanent custody based on the ruling of the judge.
- 5). If ordered, attend counseling or parental classes as determined by the judge.
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