How much does it cost to take custody of another child if their parent is willing?

Hi! I'm just curious, but my friend is planning to come live with me, and her mom is agreeing to it. But in order for her to go to school, my parents have to take some form of custody over her. How much would this cost? Just Curious. Please answer if you know :DHow much does it cost to take custody of another child if their parent is willing?
When we did it, we didn't use a lawyer, which saved a lot of money. We researched the law library, and did the necessary paperwork ourselves, it was an ex-parte custody. Including the guardian ad litum fee, we spent about $500, and it took 18 months to complete.How much does it cost to take custody of another child if their parent is willing?
The cost depends largely upon your state laws and what the attorney your folks use charges for his or her services. If your state's laws require a court to maintain continuing jurisdiction over a case establishing conservatorship or custody of a minor child, your costs will probably be somewhat less than if you have to file a new case. Since most attorneys charge $75-500 per hour, their fees vary greatly. Talk with friends or family who have used different attorneys and then visit with several to determine which ones you feel most comfortable with and which ones you can best afford.
Just went thru that last summer,depending on what state you live in the cost may be different,but if you go to the court house and get the paper work it was free so,then when you turned the paper work in it cost 50 bucks!that was to file,then you wait and they will mail you your court date then you both go,and sign the papers and thats it! done !! good luck!thats it $50 one time!
Hmmm.


Well, I don't actually think it cost to get the kid.


If the parent is willing to give the kid to your parent's custody.


All they really spend is their time.


The only thing your folks would have to pay for. . . I believe


is his/her's needs. Like clothes; food; ect.
I'm not a Lawyer, but thru my experiences with going to Court alot with my Ex, if the other Parent is willing it shouldn't cost anything, %26amp; if it does it should be next to nothing. Just a bit of paperwork.





TIP: Keep the Lawyer's out of it if u can, %26amp; there should be no problem.
Her parents could also sign over guardianship to your parents I believe this can be done with a notarized letter. Look into it.
well i don't think its gunna be like, for the actual custody... more like lawyers and papers and stuff. but not a completely unreasonable amount
It can be as simple as a parental powers power of attorney.
Over 1000
It's free in this country!

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