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Warner Center Law Offices of Donald F. Conviser | Donald F. Conviser
I assume from your question that your daughter is an adult, since you would seek custody orders, instead of guardianship,in a divorce or paternity action if your daughter were a minor. If your daughter is a disabled or non functioning adult, you can seek her guardianship or conservatorship through a lawsuit filed in Probate Court.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/9/2011
Patricia C. Van Haren, Attorney at Law | Patricia Van Haren
Your question is unclear. When your daughter was born each parent has an equal right to custody and visitation. You should contact a family law attorney to discuss your particular case and what options are available to you in regards to custody and visitation.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/2/2011
Law Office of Karen A. Clark, L.L.C. | Karen A. Clark
It is unclear whether your daughter has a disability that would prevent her from making medical and life decisions. If she does, then you would need to petition for guardianship before she reaches the age of majority. If she does not have any such disability, then you might be looking at a custody situation.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 9/2/2011
The Law Office of Kem Eyo, LLC | Kem Eyo
If this is your daughter, the first question I have is why you're seeking guardianship rather than custody. Generally, a person seeking guardianship would submit a request to the Probate Court. However, the unusual nature of your request, along with the lack of information in your question, makes it difficult to provide better information.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 8/31/2011
John E. Kirchner, Attorney at Law | John Kirchner
If you are the parent, there should be no need for you to obtain guardianship. By law, you are considered the child's "natural guardian" and no additional judicial authority is needed.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 8/31/2011
Beaulier Law Office | Maury Beaulier
You would file an action for custody in most cases. You should consult with an attorney regarding your particular circumstances.
Answer Applies to: Minnesota
Replied: 8/31/2011
Fox Law Firm LLC | Tina Fox
There is more information needed. I assume you do not have custody. Does her father have custody? If so, is he willing to give guardianship to you or transfer custody.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 8/31/2011
Wallin & Klarich: A Law Corporation | Paul Wallin
Guardianship is a legal matter that requires in most cases the legal advise of an experienced family law attorney.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 8/31/2011
The Coyle Law Office | T. Andrew Coyle
You can establish guardianship by filing a petition at your county courthouse - the clerk should have the forms you need.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 8/31/2011
The Davies Law Firm, P.A. | Robert F. Davies, Esq.
If your daughter is an adult but is now disabled, you go to court to be appointed as her guardian. I am not sure that is what your situation is, so I need to talk it over with you to give you any advice.
Answer Applies to: New Jersey
Replied: 8/31/2011
Reeves Law Firm, P.C. | Roy L. Reeves
Guardianship is a probate court matter. If your daughter is a legal adult, but incapacitated in some manner, you can file for guardianship through the probate court. There are lawyers that are skilled in this area, and there are lawyers who can accomplish it though it may take a little learning. Unfortunately, I fit in that latter camp. I have handled two guardianships during my career and neither recent, so I would be remiss if I told you I am skilled at this, in fact, I would recommend you start by contacting a lawyer who handles Probate matters and if you find one that routinely handles family and probate, you most certainly have found one who knows how to handle a guardianship.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 8/31/2011
Dunnings Law Firm | Steven Dunnings
If you are the biological mother, why do you need guardianship. Need more details to determine if that is an appropriate avenue to resolve whatever issue it is you are are dealing with. In short, HIRE AN ATTORNEY.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 8/31/2011
Glenn E. Tanner | Glenn E. Tanner
I don't understand. Why would you need "guardianship" over your daughter - she's your daughter. Is she an incapacitated adult? If yes, you petition the court to establish a guardianship over her estate and care and that you be that guardian.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 8/31/2011
Horizons Law Group, LLC | Michelle B. Fitzgerald
The forms are available at wicourts.gov, however, I recommend working with a lawyer on this.
Answer Applies to: Wisconsin
Replied: 8/31/2011
Law Office of James Lentz | James Lentz
How old is your daughter? Why does she need a guardian? I'm sorry, but I need more information to address your issue. Or a domestic relations attorney near you may be able to assist.
Answer Applies to: Ohio
Replied: 8/31/2011
Law & Mediation Office of Jeffrey L. Pollock, Esq. | Jeffrey Lawrence Pollock
Hire a lawyer to determine whether you actually need Custody or Guardianship. Then he/she can file the appropriate legal pleadings in the correct court division to seek the true goal.
Answer Applies to: Pennsylvania
Replied: 8/31/2011
