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Originally Posted by Hadley2
If it were me, I'd question that, and question it loudly.
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I totally agree. There is no reason for them not to TPR just because you are a relative.
I do not see the logic there.
Gaurdianship is not the same thing as adopting. Guardianship carries its own set of rights and resposibilites, but it is NOT total. Only adopting is having total say over the decisions for this child and they only way to retain full permanent custody.
Did the county give you any reason why they are not going for TPR other than you are a relative and they are willing to transfer Gaurdianship to you?
It may be what they do there, but why? Why not just terminate parental rights and allow the child to be adopted by your family?
If I were you I would talk to an attorney. I do not think the county is being entirely truthful with you. The monthly stipend will not be the same unless you are not getting the foster care rate now and are already getting the lower "kinship" rate. The medical coverage might not be the same. The legal authority you have as gaurdian is NOT equal to that of a parent and you need to know what the differences are.