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Guardianship of a Minor Child
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Guardianship of a minor is a legal process that empowers a guardian to care for and make decisions on behalf of a child.
When the parents of a minor child are unable or unfit to provide a for the day-to-day basic needs of a child and/or protect the child from harm, it is likely that a legal guardian will need to be appointed to care for the child.
A guardian is granted full legal custody of the child and essentially has the same responsibilities as those of a parent in regard to the physical care of the child. Parents can nominate a guardian or the court can appoint any responsible adult that seeks guardianship of a child.
Some common reasons for establishing guardianship include:
- A parent is addicted to alcohol, opioids, or other drugs, rendering them unable to care for the child.
- There is domestic violence in the child's home, exposing the child to harm.
- The child's health or educational needs are not being met.
- A parent has been abusive to the child.
- A parent is not involved in the child's care, meaning they are absent or have abandoned the child.
- The child has frequently missed school without a valid reason.
- The Department of Children and Families (DCF) believes the child may be abused or neglected.
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Robert Luber understand the complexities surrounding the establishment of guardianship and are well-equipped to assist adults seeking guardianship over a minor or guardians.
