Guardianship Petition & Hearing Lawyers
To a child, nothing is more important than a loving, caring and capable parent. For most parents, caring for a child is their primary focus and single most important work and purpose in life.
Unfortunately, not all parents are able to provide for their child, or to care for their child fully and properly due to:
- Parental incompetence or incapacity
- Death
- Medical and psychological illness and disability
- Drugs, alcohol and other forms of substance abuse, including prescription drugs
- Absentee parents
- Parental imprisonment
- Failure to properly care and nurture a child
For children of parents who cannot or will not provide adequate parenting, it is essential that other arrangements be made. The legal solution to parental death, abandonment or incapacity is often the creation of a guardian relationship through a legal guardianship. Guardians are often grandparents or other close relatives, and can be arranged through petitioning the court.
Contact a Firm That Has Helped Numerous Children and Families
The establishment of guardianships typically involves a complex legal process which includes multiple hearings and court appearances.
The family law practice of the Worsham Law Firm, P.A., can help. A significant percentage of our practice centers on guardianship law, and we have helped numerous adults obtain the legal rights required to provide a child or children with a safe and nurturing home.
In addition to establishing guardianships for children, we provide guardianships for elderly family members who are unable to care for themselves or manage their financial affairs. We provide elder guardianship legal services in conjunction with our probate law legal services.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding guardianship law and filing a petition for guardianship, contact us. We offer free initial consultations, are available for weekend and evening appointments and accept all major credit cards, including American Express. Contact an experienced attorney at our convenient West Little Rock office at 501-588-8120.
