abandoned child
By chivon
@chivon (1)
United States
March 13, 2007 12:22am CST
My friend is 16 and his brother who is 25 is supposed to be taking care of him. His brother kicked him out though and he has no where to go. His dad is dead and his mother is in a prison/rehab. How could I obtain guardianship? What are the qualifications?
2 responses
@SanDslnrs (268)
• United States
13 Mar 07
Wow, that is really sad. I feel so bad for your friend. His brother shouldn't have kicked him out, he is all he has. Is your friend staying with you now? Maybe you should speak to Social Services. Does your friend have other relatives that would take him in, such as cousins, aunts, grandparents? Let us know how your friend is doing. This is a worry, he is too young to be out on the streets and taking care of himself. I pray everything works out, and you are a very good person for helping your friend!
@evehill (28)
• Singapore
13 Mar 07
Wow... that's harsh. Your friend can approach the social services or something to seek help. At the same time, if there's a black and white evidence his brother is suppose to be a legal guardian in the absence of the parents, he can get him into trouble (ie: revenge!) *LOL*
