Guardianship programs provide legal and personal assistance to mentally incapacitated adults, often appointed by the court. Services include medical, financial, and legal aid, as well as daily tasks and housing arrangements. Relatives or civil servants often seek court protection, and government agencies may provide services if no other options are available. The application process is […]
The process of obtaining guardianship for a minor varies based on location and whether it is temporary or permanent. Forms must be filed with the local court and the child’s current guardian served. Legal assistance may be necessary to argue that guardianship is in the child’s best interest. Temporary guardianship may be requested if the […]
Custody and guardianship vary based on location and laws. Guardianship is appointed by will or court to care for a minor or incompetent adult, while custody is given by the court to a biological parent to make long-term decisions for a minor. There are different types of guardians, and custody can be physical or legal, […]
Guardianship is when one person has legal authority over another, often for children or those who are mentally incapacitated. Guardians can be court-appointed or obtained through a relationship. Parents usually have general guardianship rights, but there are also more limited provisions for managing assets or medical decisions. In custody cases, a court-appointed guardian ad litum […]
A guardianship order grants legal guardianship of a person to another adult, often involving children whose parents are dead, incapacitated, abusive, mentally ill, or addicted. Orders can be temporary or permanent, and involve decision-making for the person in their care. Laws vary by jurisdiction. A guardianship order is a court order that gives an adult […]
Guardianship of a minor varies by jurisdiction and can be shared or granted to a single individual. Parental guardianship is the ideal situation, but standby, subsidized, and ad litem guardianship may be necessary. Subsidized guardianship provides financial assistance, while ad litem guardianship represents the child’s interests in court. There are several basic types of guardianship […]
