How to file an objection to a guardianship hearing?
If you want to file a written statement about why you are opposed before the hearing, you can file an “Objection” to the Guardianship. There is usually a filing fee to submit this document. If you would like to be considered as a potential guardian, you can also petition the court to be considered.
Is it possible to object to the appointment of a guardian?
Guardianship cases are quite complex, and objecting to the appointment of a guardian is challenging. Local and state bar associations maintain directories of attorneys that practice in different areas. Although these organizations do not recommend counsel, they can provide you a roster of names.
What do I need for a guardianship hearing?
If you were served with legal papers about a proposed guardianship, you should have a document called the “Citation to Appear and Show Cause.” This document will tell you when the court hearing is scheduled. The court hearing is when the judge will decide whether or not to appoint a guardian.
Can a court remove a person from a guardianship?
To learn how to ask the court to remove the existing guardian and appoint a new guardian to take their place, please see Changing Guardians . If a guardianship is no longer needed for any reason, a person can ask the court to terminate the guardianship. If granted, the guardianship ends completely.
If you want to file a written statement about why you are opposed before the hearing, you can file an “Objection” to the Guardianship. There is usually a filing fee to submit this document. If you would like to be considered as a potential guardian, you can also petition the court to be considered.
Guardianship cases are quite complex, and objecting to the appointment of a guardian is challenging. Local and state bar associations maintain directories of attorneys that practice in different areas. Although these organizations do not recommend counsel, they can provide you a roster of names.
If you were served with legal papers about a proposed guardianship, you should have a document called the “Citation to Appear and Show Cause.” This document will tell you when the court hearing is scheduled. The court hearing is when the judge will decide whether or not to appoint a guardian.
What happens when a court appoints a guardian?
Once appointed by the court, a guardian is responsible for the physical care and custody of the child and for virtually all decision making, including health care, education, residence, social and other activities, and financial matters. A court order may limit the guardian’s decision making authority.