I live in Michigan. I’ve had full legal guardianship of my 3 grandchildren for nine years now the mother wants to

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Customer: I live in Michigan. I’ve had full legal guardianship of my 3 grandchildren for nine years now the mother wants to terminate guardianship. Will the court just hand over the kids to the mom?
JA: Have any guardianship papers been filed in MI family court?
Customer: yes
JA: Do the biological parents consent to the guardianship?
Customer: They were absent parents when I filed nine years ago.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: The mother 2 months ago said she wasn’t ready to get the kids and still using drugs. Also the mother just filed for a ppp loan and has never had a business but received funds the last week of May.

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ANSWER: Not necessarily. The mother would have to prove that she is now fit to care for the children. You will have to file an objection to the petition to terminate guardianship (assuming she has filed one) and attend any court hearing so you can advocate as to why the guardianship is still necessary.

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Customer

Thank you. So do I file the objection as soon as I receive a notice that she wants to terminate guardianship from the court

Dawn, Expert

ANSWER: You're welcome. Yes. You can also contact the court to ask whether the petition has been filed if she has not yet served you with a copy.

I hope this information helps you. Please let me know if you have any other questions or need further clarification. I'm happy to help or further assist however I can.

Customer

Thank you for your help

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ANSWER: You're welcome! :)

I hope this information helps you. Please let me know if you have any other questions or need further clarification. I'm happy to help or further assist however I can.

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