- 1). Determine if you want to hire a lawyer. A lawyer's assistance will give the contract a better chance in court if the guardianship is challenged. If your agreement with the biological parents is sound and you have a good relationship, then you may not need to involve a lawyer.
- 2). Research the guardianship laws of the new state. Generally, laws can be found online with the state's judicial branch, family court website or revised statutes.
- 3). Draw up a new guardianship contract to suit the state's laws. Sometimes the guardianship papers will be available online. Otherwise, write a contract that includes the names, dates of birth, addresses and phone numbers of all parties.
- 4). Use clear and concise language. Agree on the terms of the guardianship, including how long the child will be with the guardian. The biological parents and the guardian should sign and date the contract in front of a notary public.
- 5). Make copies of the contract for the parents and the guardian. File the contract with the state's family court, if applicable. File the contract with the family court clerk in your new county, pay the fee and attend a hearing, if required.
- 6). Keep the contract in a safe place, and keep the contract from the old state if the biological parents are still living there.
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