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How will Illinois lawmakers change the guardianship law?
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A new law designed to protect families facing financial hardships and the elderly in Illinois will be debated and amended at the Illinois House floor Tuesday.The bill, introduced by Rep. Michael M. Phelan (D-Elgin), would add a new class of “temporary guardians” that would be eligible for up to $500,000 of relief if the state…
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How to find out if you’re entitled to guardianship in your state
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India has one of the most restrictive guardianship policies in the world.A person’s right to be an independent guardian is dependent on whether the state has a law in place to provide legal protection to them.However, the state does not provide a formal way of confirming whether someone is entitled to a guardian’s rights.The Guardian’s…
Read MoreWhat’s the point of Maryland guardianship?
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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
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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
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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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Why do California’s guardianship documents for military members say you’re a danger to the state?
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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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The guardianship of Indian immigrants in the United States is ‘shameful’
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By DANIEL JONES SECTION: CORRESPONDENCE ; Pg. 4 LENGTH: 714 words A US law barring foreign nationals from receiving welfare benefits in the US is a violation of the Constitution and must be overturned by the Supreme Court.The case is the first time a US Supreme Court decision has been brought on the issue, which…
Read MoreWhen is your child a guardian of another?
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By now, you’ve probably heard the buzz around the idea of becoming a guardian to someone else’s child.But who exactly does that involve?There are three basic types of guardianship, depending on your circumstances: a person you’ve had a relationship with, a parent or other close family member, and someone who is deceased.Here’s how each one…
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How to get a child guardian if you’re a parent of a child in foster care
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A child guardian may be needed in Wisconsin if you or your spouse is caring for a child under the age of 18.Wisconsin law doesn’t specify who must get a guardian, but there are three options: The state Department of Health or the state Department for Children and Families may appoint a guardian; The court…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about Florida’s guardianship law
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An ongoing legal battle between Florida and two Florida residents has resulted in a temporary guardians’ ruling for two women who say they are unable to pay child support due to a “fraudulent” Florida statute.In the latest legal battle over the state’s “Temporary Guardianship Act,” which has been in place since 2004, Florida’s legislature has…
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