Guardianship For Granddaughter Process

Summary

Seeking guardianship of a granddaughter in Wyoming involves proving a stable environment, attending court hearings, and possibly completing a home study. The Department of Family Services may require evidence of financial stability, a clean home, and consistent attendance at appointments. Legal representation is crucial for navigating the process, especially if there are concerns about past legal issues or family history.

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looking to get guardianship of my granddaughter
What state are you currently residing in, ****? This is important as guardianship laws can vary from state to state.
wyoming
What is the reason for seeking guardianship of your granddaughter?

In Wyoming, guardianship can be granted if it's in the best interest of the child.
she was taken by department of family services
What is the reason the Department of Family Services took your granddaughter?

In Wyoming, guardianship can be granted if it's in the best interest of the child.
they said failed to thrive
What steps have you taken so far to regain custody of your granddaughter?

In Wyoming, you may need to:
- Prove you're capable of providing a stable environment
- Complete a home study
- Attend court hearings.
i’ve been to most of the court hearings, but they have refused to let me have temporary custody of my granddaughter
Have you consulted with a lawyer regarding your case? In Wyoming, it's crucial to have legal representation in child custody cases.
no
Would you like assistance in finding a lawyer who specializes in guardianship cases in Wyoming?
yes
What is your location in Wyoming? This will help me find a lawyer near you.
Sheridan
What is the current status of your granddaughter's case with the Department of Family Services?
they are talking about the possibility of terminating parental rights my daughters boyfriend has relinquished his already
What is the reason for the possible termination of your daughter's parental rights?
that she can’t get it together and do what she needs to do ie keeping the house clean going to appointments regularly etc
What steps is your daughter taking to regain her parental rights?
she has done everything they have asked her to do but they say she can’t stay consistent
What specific tasks or requirements has your daughter been inconsistent with, according to the Department of Family Services?
Not keeping her appointments and not keeping the house clean
What kind of appointments is your daughter missing?
counseling ,some for her daughter, any appointments they make for her that she misses
What are the consequences that the Department of Family Services has communicated if your daughter continues to miss these appointments?
that they will seek termination
What is the timeline given by the Department of Family Services for the termination process?
we’ve been doing this since April last year.
What is the current status of the termination process?
not started yet for my daughter our next court date is in sept and they will be making a determination at that time as far as I know
What is the name of the court where the hearing will be held in September?
Sheridan district court
What is the age of your granddaughter?
almost *
What is the name of your daughter's caseworker at the Department of Family Services?
Her first name is Kelly not sure of the last name
What is the full name of your daughter?
Haley Ann Baker
What is the current living situation of your granddaughter?
She is in foster care.
What is the name and contact information of the foster care where your granddaughter is currently residing?
Christa Jensen we have no contact info my daughter does all her communication with them thru Facebook or social services
What is the nature of your relationship with Christa Jensen?
dont know her
What is your relationship with your daughter and how often do you communicate with her?
daily and pretty good
What steps are you willing to take to ensure a stable environment for your granddaughter?
any thing I need to do
Are you financially stable and capable of providing for your granddaughter's needs?
yes
What is your current living situation and do you have any other dependents living with you?
married and no
What is your current employment status and do you have any previous experience in child care?
full time I’m the mother of six, so I think I can handle it
What is your plan to ensure your granddaughter's regular attendance at her appointments?
I will be taking her if I have her
What is your plan for providing a clean and safe living environment for your granddaughter?
what ever I have to do
What is your plan to ensure your granddaughter's educational needs are met?
what ever is needed
What type of educational resources or support do you plan to provide for your granddaughter's development?
using the child development center(CDC) head start , and anything else that I can find
What is your plan to ensure your granddaughter's emotional and psychological needs are met, considering the trauma she might have experienced?
getting her counseling if needed and just loving her
What type of counseling or therapy services are available in your area for children who have experienced trauma?
there are several counselors in our area that specialize in children
What are the names and contact details of these counselors who specialize in children's therapy in your area?
im not sure I’d have to look into it and I’m sure social services can give me a list
What is the name of the judge presiding over your granddaughter's case?
Judge Philips
What is the specific date of your next court hearing in September at the Sheridan District Court?
not sure some where in the middle of September
Can you provide the exact date once you have it? It's crucial for preparing your case. Sheridan District Court's contact: (*) *-*.
my daughter is checking
What is the outcome of your daughter's check on the exact date of the next court hearing?
it will be a few minutes
Sure, take your time. It's important to have the exact date for your records and preparation.
21september at *:*
What is your plan to ensure your granddaughter's medical needs are met, including regular check-ups and any necessary treatments?
she has a pediatrician and will keep all appointments needed
What is the name and contact information of your granddaughter's pediatrician? It's important to maintain continuity of care for her health needs.
Dr Sanderson, *-*-* address * Jackson Ave Sheridan Wy
What is your plan to ensure your granddaughter's nutritional needs are met?
making sure she has a balanced diet
What specific dietary plan do you have in mind to ensure your granddaughter's nutritional needs are met?
don’t really have one , just making sure she has what she needs when she needs it
What steps have you taken to prove to the court that you can provide a stable environment for your granddaughter?

In Wyoming, you may need to:
- Complete a home study
- Attend court hearings
- Provide evidence of a stable environment.
Sorry my tablet went dead right in the middle of our conversation
No problem at all, ****. Can you please tell me where we left off in our conversation about seeking guardianship of your granddaughter in Wyoming?
you asked what I had done to get guardianship ie home evaluation ect
What was the outcome of the home evaluation? This is a crucial step in the guardianship process in Wyoming.
they have not allowed me to do any thing from the very beginning
Can you clarify who "they" are and why they are preventing you from proceeding with the guardianship process?
The county attorney and social services. They say my husband and I are not fit to be her guardian
What reasons did they provide for deeming you unfit for guardianship?
Number one is my husband has given up custody of his own daughter due to circumstances beyond his control and I’ve got a conviction for shoplifting which should of never happened
What steps have you taken to address the concerns raised by the county attorney and social services?
nothing they have pretty much shut me out
What was the nature of the circumstances that led your husband to give up custody of his daughter?
she accused him of sexually molesting her they investigated him and filed no charges in the meantime she started to try and kill her self and they felt we didn’t meet her needs when we were supposed to. It’s hard to explain in messages and I was only involved in the case because I was living there
What steps have you taken to address the allegations made against your husband and your shoplifting conviction?
They gave us a reunification plan and never followed thru with it like I said it’s hard to explain this way
What were the specific steps outlined in the reunification plan provided by the county attorney and social services?
That we provide a safe environment for her, keep jobs, housing keep in mind my husband had been at that time at the same job for over 10 years and at the same home for over 10 years and I had been at the same job for 12 years
What actions have you taken to demonstrate that you've met the conditions outlined in the reunification plan?
We’re both still employed, and we will still have a place to live. We can supply a safe place for any child.
What legal steps have you taken so far to challenge the decision of the county attorney and social services?
Nothing because I was pretty much told that I didn’t have any rights that it was not my case. It was my daughters case and that I wasn’t in on it.
Have you considered seeking legal representation to help you navigate this complex situation?
Yes, that’s why I’m speaking to you
What is the current status of your daughter's case?
They are going to be possibly seeking termination of parental rights. Her boyfriend has already given his up.
What is the reason for the possible termination of your daughter's parental rights?
I have already told you that
What specific reasons did the county attorney and social services provide for possibly terminating your daughter's parental rights?
Because she can’t get her crap together can’t keep her house clean can’t follow through on appointments
Because she can’t seem to get it together. Can’t keep her house clean don’t follow through with appointments.
What steps has your daughter taken to address the concerns raised by the county attorney and social services?
She’s done everything that they have asked her to do and they just keep piling more and more on
What specific tasks or requirements have they added to your daughter's case?
They want to go to counseling every week they wanted her to go to couples counseling which they had to pay for which she could not afford. She had to do parenting classes. She had to do a parental evaluation.
What was the outcome of the parental evaluation and the parenting classes your daughter attended?
Daughter Pastor parenting classes, the parental evaluation. I’m not sure what the outcome on that was I didn’t get to read the report.
Did your daughter give her consent for you to access the parental evaluation report?
I can get it yes
I have permission to read it
my daughter has given me permission to read it