Sometimes, it may not be in a child’s best interest for either parent to be responsible for their wellbeing. Maybe, both parents are in a situation that prevents them from carrying out their parental duties. If you are close to a child in one of these situations, our expert attorneys can help you through the legal process of becoming the child’s guardian. Guardianship entails:
- Being in charge of the child’s physical care
- Providing and making decisions about the following:
- Healthcare
- Finances
- Education
- Housing
- Social activities.
To be a guardian, you must be an adult. You will also have to prove that it is in the child’s best interest for you to be their guardian. Finally, the child’s parents, any current guardian, the school district in which you reside, and even the child themselves, if they are 14 or older, must all be notified that you are petitioning for guardianship.
It is also possible that you are a child’s parent or guardian who does not consent to the appointment of another guardian. It can sometimes be difficult to stop an unwanted guardianship, but Team Jess has vital experience in the area that can help you prevent the appointment of an unfit guardian.