A Family Court judge sided with a 21-year-old woman with cerebral palsy who wants to remove a limited guardianship over her Social Security.
Court-appointed guardians and a lawyer for her mother had argued that Sharona Dagani actually needed more guardianship supervision, not less, because of reckless and immature behavior shown by Dagani and her husband, Greg Dagani.
Guardianship Commissioner Jon Norheim indicated that he was uncomfortable with his decision, saying the case of Sharona Dagani “worries me” and “keeps me up at night.”
Norheim also said he felt legally bound by new psychiatric evaluations by Drs. Gregory Brown and Jill Margolis declaring Sharona Dagani to be mentally competent.
Because Sharona Dagani was not cooperating with her limited guardianship, the judge said it made little sense to continue the court protections.
Scott Cantor, the lawyer for Sharona Dagani’s mother said outside of court that he would contest the recommendation to remove the guardianship, which still must go before a district judge for review.
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Court-appointed guardians and a lawyer for her mother had argued that Sharona Dagani actually needed more guardianship supervision, not less, because of reckless and immature behavior shown by Dagani and her husband, Greg Dagani.
Guardianship Commissioner Jon Norheim indicated that he was uncomfortable with his decision, saying the case of Sharona Dagani “worries me” and “keeps me up at night.”
Norheim also said he felt legally bound by new psychiatric evaluations by Drs. Gregory Brown and Jill Margolis declaring Sharona Dagani to be mentally competent.
Because Sharona Dagani was not cooperating with her limited guardianship, the judge said it made little sense to continue the court protections.
Scott Cantor, the lawyer for Sharona Dagani’s mother said outside of court that he would contest the recommendation to remove the guardianship, which still must go before a district judge for review.
Full Article and Source:
Wife of ex-Board of Education member wins round in guardianship fight
See also:
Battle to Control Money
Wonderful news.
ReplyDeleteBut did you see this: "Because Sharona Dagani was not cooperating with her limited guardianship, the judge said it made little sense to continue the court protections."
If that were only a rule of thumb,victims would have a chance!
I am glad for this woman. I feel, tho, if she had been elderly, she wouldn't be celebrating this victory.
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