Parents looking to establish guardianship over their adult children with disabilities are getting a leg up from a local judge.
Judge Lawrence Kirkwood prepared a guide to walk parents through the often confusing process of seeking guardianship.
Until last year Floridians needed a lawyer to seek guardianship, which could cost thousands of dollars. But a recent act of the state’s legislature made it so that parents can file for guardianship on their own.
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Judge Lawrence Kirkwood prepared a guide to walk parents through the often confusing process of seeking guardianship.
Until last year Floridians needed a lawyer to seek guardianship, which could cost thousands of dollars. But a recent act of the state’s legislature made it so that parents can file for guardianship on their own.
Full Article and Source:
Judge Offers Guide For Parents Seeking Guardianship
More information:
Judge's help called a 'lifeline' for parents
Parents of adult disabled do not have to be forced into the slaughter of guardianship every time.
ReplyDeleteThere are times, of course, when it's the only alternative - as in adult guardianship.
But, it can be avoided in most cases.
Does the posting mean that there may be honest judges in Florida?
ReplyDeleteI think you're right, Anonymous.
ReplyDeleteForcing parents into having guardianship over their adult disabled children is wrong.
Why does the lawy make it difficult for parents of adult disabled people?
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't have to be that way.