criss11401
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? North Carolina
I am the step mother of an eight year old child. His father, my husband, is the primary custodian per his custody agreement filed at the time of his divorce in 2004, and he and the child's mother share joint physical custody.
The father has since developed a debilitating mental illness. Due to his father's illness and his mother's inability to be a part of his life, I have been my step son's primary caregiver for the past 4 years or so. His father's illness has worsened recently to the point that he is no longer able to care for himself.
I am completely aware that I have no legal standing whatsoever with regards to my step son. My question is about the custody of my stepson should I become my husband's legal guardian. Would he retain custody of his child? Would custody revert to the mother? If she gets custody would the child need to live with her, as he is currently not in her care? Is there any type of provision for this situation or is it at the descretion of a judge?
Thank you in advance for your help! It is much appreciated!
I am the step mother of an eight year old child. His father, my husband, is the primary custodian per his custody agreement filed at the time of his divorce in 2004, and he and the child's mother share joint physical custody.
The father has since developed a debilitating mental illness. Due to his father's illness and his mother's inability to be a part of his life, I have been my step son's primary caregiver for the past 4 years or so. His father's illness has worsened recently to the point that he is no longer able to care for himself.
I am completely aware that I have no legal standing whatsoever with regards to my step son. My question is about the custody of my stepson should I become my husband's legal guardian. Would he retain custody of his child? Would custody revert to the mother? If she gets custody would the child need to live with her, as he is currently not in her care? Is there any type of provision for this situation or is it at the descretion of a judge?
Thank you in advance for your help! It is much appreciated!