Posted February 04, 2019 11:37:22 The legal guardians of a person living in Wisconsin can make decisions about whether to adopt a child that are based on the person’s age.For example, someone who is younger than 18 is entitled to adopt under Wisconsin law.Guardianship can also be granted for the purpose of protecting the rights…
Read MoreIn a case that has become the latest flashpoint in Arizona’s immigration law, a lawyer who specializes in legal guardianships for undocumented immigrants is challenging a law that bars her from providing her services in the state.The lawyer, Jennifer Rocha, says she is trying to provide legal assistance to the family of a woman who…
Read MoreWith the Supreme Courts new term starting this month, the justices are considering how to interpret temporary legal protections granted to people with mental illness and other disabilities in cases involving children.The court is expected to hear oral arguments on Thursday from the Trump administration, as well as from some state attorneys general and some…
Read MoreIn the past year, several national guardianships have been offered for people with mental health issues, including: National Guard, Veterans, Military, and the Military Police National Guard in the United States and Puerto Rico has offered an appointment to a military judge to allow the person with a mental health problem to have visitation rights for…
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