I’m 26 and currently living in the US. I need to get guardianship of my 17-year-old brother, who is living in Mexico, due to our mom’s incapacity to care for him. I’m wondering if I can claim guardianship directly in the US without going through the process in Mexico. Any advice would be appreciated!
For regular guardianship, you might face jurisdiction issues since Arizona isn’t your brother’s ‘home state.’ However, you could file for temporary emergency guardianship, which is valid for up to 6 months. After that, if you still need guardianship, you can pursue a regular guardianship.
Will your mother and possibly your father allow him to move in with you? If so, that could simplify things. Otherwise, you may need to engage with social services in Mexico and possibly consult an attorney there.