For changing the guardianship of a child, you are required to file a petition with the court in the city or county where the child currently lives. Along with the petition, you should also file evidence backing up your reasoning for changing guardianship and present written approval from the child’s current guardians. After you have…
Guardianship means acquiring the legal authority to make decisions on another individuals behalf. A “guardian” is the person designated by the court to make decisions for someone else. The individual over which the guardianship is granted (a child or an adult) is known as the “protected person.” Why Might a Guardianship Be Needed? Commonly, parents…
Without determining a legal guardian in your will, you are leaving this tremendously important decision up to outsiders. When you have a minor child(ren), you’ll require a will that designates a legal guardian(s) or guardians in the unfortunate event of you and the other parent’s passing away. When you do not name a legal guardian prior to…
