I have been given a court order to have my granddaughter to live with me as social services have removed her from my daughter. At the moment they are looking to get a 28 day order every 28 days. This leaves both me and my granddaughter in uncertain waters of never knowing. What would i need to do to obtain a residency order, what kind of costs am i looking at although I work full time currently this just about keeps a roof over my head and bills paid. I dearly want to keep my granddaughter but need to know what it will take to keep her so that I can make plans.
November 27, 2008 by Anonymous
What you are asking for is absolutely right and proper. Your granddaughter needs permanency and stability for her upbringing.
This would seem to be very much a case where a special guardianship order could be made by the court. You can read about special guardians on our website and I suggest that you consider advising social services that you will wish to be made the special guardian of your granddaughter.
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