Becoming a kinship caregiver can result in numerous feelings such as happiness, relief, anger, disappointment, and frustration. Coupled with these feelings, can also be confusion regarding the legal system, and how it pertains to your situation. It is always recommended that kinship caregivers consult with an attorney regarding their specific legal situation, but the following information may be helpful in sorting through some of the legal terms, definitions, and courts that you may cross in the future.