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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Legal Issues in Caring for Your Grandchildren Number: CHFD-E-59-07 Date: 08/09
Raising grandchildren can bring up some challenging legal questions and concerns. Grandparents raising grandchildren need to be familiar with consent laws, the types of legal custody (legal guardianship, custody order, adoption, etc.), and the importance of having the right kind of lawyer to handle your particular situation.
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Diane Bales Contact:
Diane Bales, Associate Professor and Human Development Specialist
Cooperative Extension
222 Hoke Smith Annex
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-4356 dbales@uga.edu
706-542-7566
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Reprinted with permission of the University of Georgia. Diane Bales. 2009. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Legal Issues in Caring for Your Grandchildren. Athens, GA: The University of Georgia, Cooperative Extension.
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