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Multi-State Guardianship Lawyers at Stange Law Firm

Multi-State Guardianship Lawyers at Stange Law Firm

Multi-State Guardianship and Conservative Lawyers

At Stange Law Firm, PC, we offer families guidance regarding guardianships and conservatorships. Representing guardians or potential wards in court-ordered guardianship proceedings, we have the knowledge and experience to protect our client’s interests and accomplish their goals. Our law firm focuses exclusively on family law. This focus has allowed us to gain in-depth knowledge of the law and local courts, which helps us advocate forcefully for our clients. We offer exemplary service to our clients, including giving them our cell phone numbers and 24/7 access to all documents in their cases.

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Guardianships and conservatorships are legal protections for people who can no longer care for their own affairs. They can be sought on behalf of people who are allegedly incompetent, addicted, or disabled, as well as minors in certain situations. Once guardianship or conservatorship is granted, a guardian controls and protects that person, or his or her assets.

There are many circumstances where guardianship or conservatorship may be appropriate, including the examples below:

  • A guardianship may be appropriate when an elderly person has reached the point where they cannot care for themselves. If this person has not already created a durable power of attorney or made other arrangements as part of an estate plan, guardianship may be necessary to ensure that the person receives proper care.
  • A conservatorship may be necessary for a child who has received an inheritance or compensation for an accident if the child’s parents cannot properly manage the money.
  • A guardianship and conservatorship may be appropriate for a child with special needs when that child turns 18. These arrangements ensure that a guardian or conservator can still make essential decisions regarding the child’s medical care and finances.
 

For guardianship to be granted, it is usually necessary to go to court and offer certain proof of incompetence. People seeking court-ordered guardianship must usually show documents like a physician’s statement and certain medical records to help make their case.

Each Family is Different

Each family is different, but gaining control over a person’s finances or bills can bring peace of mind to families. They know that their loved one is protected from being taken advantage of financially, and they can rest assured that the person will have help making difficult decisions that could endanger him or her.

However, there is often hostility and strife when families go through guardianship proceedings, especially when different family members disagree about the measures to be taken. At Stange Law Firm, PC, we understand what families are going through. Our lawyers can work closely with you to protect your rights and interests.

A child’s guardian can become an important person at any age. Here is more information about guardianships: Missouri Law Summary on Guardianships, Illinois Law Summary: Guardianships and Voluntary Relinquishment, and Paul Walker’s Mother Petitions to Become Granddaughter’s Guardian.

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We also handle many other family law matters, including but not limited to:

Dissolution of Marriage
Unfortunately, there are times when a marriage is irretrievably broken and a divorce is the only option. We can help with your uncontested, contested, simple or complex divorce case.
Legal Separation
There are some instances where married parties are separated, but are unsure whether their marriage can be reconciled or may later need to be dissolved. We can help with a legal separation if this is the case.
Annulment
In certain circumstances, a party may be able to seek an annulment if there are circumstances that led to a party being fraudulently induced into entering a marriage.
Family Law
Unfortunately, there are times when a marriage is irretrievably broken and a divorce is the only option. We can help with your uncontested, contested, simple or complex divorce case.
Collaborative Law/Mediation
If you are looking for an amicable resolution to your divorce or family law matter, we have attorneys who can help you with a collaborative family law case or mediation.
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
These agreements help couples make critical decisions about their relationships, just in case. While prenuptial agreements are drafted before a marriage, postnuptial agreements are drafted during the marriage, usually when circumstances change.
Paternity Law/Mediation
With approximately forty-percent of all children being born out of wedlock, we represent numerous unmarried parents in child custody and child support disputes. These cases are the twenty-first century divorce and extremely common.
Guardianships and conservatorships
We also represent clients in matters of guardianships and conservatorships, helping them protect the people they love — especially when those people can no longer care for themselves. Our work in this area often involves people facing physical and mental illnesses, alcoholism and addiction.
Surrogacy Agreements
We can help clients negotiate surrogacy agreements, drafting and executing all related documents as well as resolving any conflicts that may arise.
Step-parent adoption
We represent parents in step-parent adoptions, which usually occur when a parent marries or remarries after the birth of a biological child. Step-parent adoptions help bring families closer together by creating a solid family unit.
Name Change
If you are seeking to legally change your name, we can help.
Orders of Protection
We can help you in legal proceedings involving restraining orders.
Adoption
We are honored to represent clients who wish to adopt a child into their family.
Minor emancipation
In some cases, minors do best when they are given the rights and responsibilities of adults. We assist in minor emancipation, representing both teens and their parents.
Grandparents' rights
Lawyers at our firm also handle grandparents' rights issues such as child custody, guardianship and grandparent adoption.
Appeals
We represent parties in appeals of adverse family court judgments, including divorce, child custody, child support, maintenance and grandparent visitation.
Child Support
We represent clients in matters involving child support.
Child Custody
We represent parents in child custody disputes.
Juvenile Matters
We represent parties in juvenile matters involving the Division of Family Law Services.
Modifications
We assist clients in modifying prior child custody and child support judgments when the facts call for it.
Contempt
We help clients in contempt of court matters as well as family access motions.
Military Divorce
We are proud to represent service members in divorce and family law matters.
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If you are looking to find and hire a child custody lawyer, contact us online or by phone to schedule a consultation at any of our convenient locations.

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