Often in domestic cases, the custody of children is a central issue in the litigation. However, there are some instances where neither parent is ready, willing, or able to care for a minor child. In this case, a guardian may be appropriate to provide proper care for the child.
A guardianship must be petitioned for in the Court or agreed to by a parent and guardian. For example, if a parent is being arrested, and will be serving time in jail, the first person to contact to care for the children will likely be the other parent. However, if the other ... Read More