So, here’s the situation: There’s a teenager whose one parent was tragically murdered a year ago. The other parent, who lives in Africa, is suddenly trying to claim custody of the child, despite not being involved in their life at all. The child has been living with their maternal grandparents, who are now unable to care for them due to age and financial struggles.
On the other side, the paternal grandparents, who are in better health and financial standing, initially expressed interest in claiming the child but haven’t taken any action. Now, an aunt is willing to step in and take care of the child. Can she seek child support from the paternal grandparents, considering the situation with the maternal grandparents and absent parent?