Guardianships

Child guardianships can be voluntary or involuntary. In some cases, a parent may not be available to care for the child and asks a family member or friend to do so. In others, a family member or other interested party is concerned for the welfare of a child due to some type of unsafe living situation. In either situation, the nonparent needs to be appointed as a guardian by the court to make decisions for the child, get the child admitted to school and other considerations.

At Kelly, Reed & Jansen, LLC, we represent family members and others interested in becoming the guardian of a child. We also represent parents accused of being unfit who are at risk of losing their children. We understand the criteria the court uses when considering requests for guardianship, and we know the best approach to handling your case in pursuit of a favorable result.