What is the Difference Between Guardianship and Custody?

The words guardianships, custody, and adoption sometimes confuse people because their differences are imperfect and a somewhat convoluted. This post talks about the basic matters you might want to be mindful of when you are thinking about adoption or guardianship for your child(ren). What Is Custody? Custody is a legal arrangement stipulating who is going…

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How to Obtain Guardianship of a Parent

When an older individual loses their ability to clearly think, it also impacts their ability to make knowledgeable and important decisions. This might happen because of the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease or other associated dementias, stroke, brain injuries, mental illness or other severe health matters. When the person you are in care of is cannot…

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