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Contested guardianships occur when family members can’t agree on who should care for a loved one. These cases are complex and emotionally charged. At O’Flaherty Law, our Wheaton contested guardianship attorneys will help you through these difficult situations and make sure your voice is heard in court.
A guardianship becomes contested when people can’t agree on who should be the guardian of a minor or an incapacitated adult. In these cases, the court must decide what is in the best interest of the person who needs care. Common reasons for contested guardianship:
Our Wheaton contested guardianship lawyers work with families to resolve these disputes and present a strong case to the court.
In Illinois the court looks at multiple factors to decide who should be the guardian. Guardianship hearings allow all parties to present evidence and be heard. The court will consider:
The goal is to have the guardianship arrangement be in the best interest of the person who needs care.
Contested guardianship cases require legal strategy and representation. At O’Flaherty Law, we help clients prepare for hearings, gather evidence and get their desired outcome. Here’s how we can:
With the right lawyer, you can protect your loved one and get the best result.
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In this article, our Wheaton guardianship attorneys explain what happens at a Wheaton adult guardianship hearing, how courts determine who to name as guardian, and the different types of guardianship that courts can order.
Wheaton court hearings on adult guardianship determine whether to appoint a guardian for a mentally incompetent adult. For some foundational knowledge about the adult guardianship process, check out our article: The Illinois Adult Guardianship Process Explained.
What are the powers and duties of a Guardian of the Person? In this article, our Wheaton guardianship litigation attorneys discuss what a Guardian of the Person is, what they can do, and how to become one.
A Guardian of the Person is someone appointed by the court to make non-financial decisions on behalf of a disabled or mentally incompetent adult. The powers of a Guardian of the Person are very broad and subject to the review of the guardianship court, which can override the guardian’s decisions if the court finds that they are not in the disabled adult’s best interests.
In this article, our Wheaton contested guardianship lawyers discuss how to file a petition for Adult Guardianship in Wheaton guardianship proceedings.
Adult Guardianship proceedings are cases where an individual is appointed to be responsible for the care and management of an adult who is mentally incompetent. To initiate an adult guardianship proceeding in Wheaton, the person seeking to be guardian must file a Petition for Guardianship with the appropriate court.
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