Month: October 2021
Is the probate guardianage law a valid court proceeding?
The probate guardiansage statute is a valid judicial proceeding, says the ACLU.This is because it was adopted by the Supreme Court in 2011, when it found the Massachusetts law to be unconstitutional.The justices ruled that a court proceeding is valid if the probator is authorized to act on behalf of a child or elderly person.But…
Read MoreWhat’s the point of Maryland guardianship?
By now you’ve probably heard about the Maryland Guardianship Act.It was signed into law in 2017 and allows guardians to inherit the estate of their deceased loved ones.The act has been used by the Maryland Department of Health and Hospitals since it was introduced in 1997.It has allowed Maryland to adopt the most progressive and…
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Why Texas’s temporary guardianships laws can be dangerous for Texans
Texas is facing a potentially disastrous law that could make life difficult for millions of people in the state.In Texas, permanent guardianship can be granted to a person in a specific circumstance and the state has a history of making such decisions.But Texas’ new temporary guardians laws could have significant consequences for Texans, especially those…
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‘We need to get this done’: The guardianship of young people
By the time I left school in April, the year I had been on a waiting list to receive my guardian’s letter had already begun.It had been a difficult year, I knew.I had become a ward of the state, and it was impossible to make friends, go to school, or have a relationship with my…
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What is a Temporary Guardianship and Who Can Apply for It?
ARIZANNA JONES, PRESENTER: A lot of people in the United States have trouble accessing some of the services that they need, and that’s the crux of the story that I want to tell today.For the past several years, thousands of undocumented immigrants have been waiting to file their guardianship papers with the courts, and for…
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Which US states are in the worst position to help with the medical care crisis
The US is facing an urgent need for more medical care, but not enough of it.With the US healthcare system failing to meet the needs of its most vulnerable citizens, more than 4.5 million Americans now face waiting lists of at least one month to see a doctor, the majority of whom do not qualify…
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‘Grim’ New Jersey Law Allows Death With No Evidence of Rape or Sexual Assault
By Amy Gershman, Associated PressA new bill introduced by New Jersey lawmakers would allow people accused of raping a woman to die with no evidence of rape or sexual assault.A bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Patricia Brennan, R-New Brunswick, would make the death penalty a form of punishment in cases involving rape and sexual assault, but…
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‘It’s not fair’: The florida guardian service says it’s not being fair
FLORIDA GENTLEMEN’S COURT: A judge says a state court judge has ordered the guardianship service, which manages guardianship for thousands of Floridians, to return millions of dollars to a man who was arrested last year for allegedly threatening to kill a judge.Michael J. Johnson was arrested in August 2014 on charges of making terroristic threats,…
Read MoreWhy you should avoid being a foster parent
By now you may have heard that it’s illegal to have an open relationship with a child under 16, and that the government has put a blanket ban on foster parents caring for children under 18.The news that foster parents are no longer allowed to have open relationships with their foster children is certainly concerning,…
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Why do California’s guardianship documents for military members say you’re a danger to the state?
Posted September 23, 2018 11:05:49 It’s an old trick that many California parents have been using for decades.It involves making sure that the paperwork that your children must sign is accurate.But a new law passed in California’s new governor’s mansion will make this even easier.The law, which goes into effect on Thursday, allows any parent…
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