Each state has different laws related to guardianship for grandchildren. There are some resources that you can locate online; however you should also get legal advice in your state.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
601E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20049
(880) OUR-AARP
www.aarp.org
AARP is a national organization that provides a Legal Services Network, which is a directory of attorneys across the country who charge reduced fees for AARP members.
American Bar Association
Center on Children and Law
1800 M Street, NW, #200 South
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 662-1720
www.abanet.org/child/home.html
Contains a section on Child Welfare Law tips.
American Bar Association
Lawyer Referral Directory Service
(312) 988-5522
www.abanet.org/legalservices/contact.html
Access to a listing of local state lawyer referral services.
Lawyer Information Service Hotline
(800) 642-3617
Call and talk to a lawyer for free on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm.
