Houston, Texas Guardianship Attorneys in Harris County

Assisting With Your Guardianship and Conservatorship Matters in Houston, Texas in Harris County

At Stange Law Firm, we help individuals in Houston, Texas, with guardianship and conservatorship cases. Whether representing guardians or potential wards in court-ordered guardianship proceedings, our lawyers are committed to protecting your best interests and achieving your goals. As a domestic litigation firm that focuses exclusively on these types of cases, we have an in-depth understanding of local laws and courts, allowing us to advocate diligently for our clients. We provide compassionate legal representation and ensure our clients are well-informed throughout the process, offering direct communication with their attorney and 24/7 access to their case file.

Houston, Texas Guardianship and Conservatorship Answers

Guardianships and conservatorships provide legal protection for those who are no longer able to manage their affairs. These arrangements can be pursued on behalf of individuals who are considered incompetent, disabled, or addicted, as well as for minors in certain situations. Once awarded, the guardian or conservator is responsible for managing the individual’s care or assets, ensuring their well-being and protection.

In Texas, guardianships or conservatorships may be warranted in the following situations:

  1. Incompetence Due to Mental or Physical Disability: When an individual is unable to make decisions regarding their personal care, health, or finances due to a mental or physical condition, such as a severe mental illness, cognitive impairment, or brain injury.
  2. Elderly Individuals with Cognitive Decline: When an elderly person is no longer able to manage their care, health, or finances due to conditions like dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other mental disorders.
  3. Substance Abuse or Addiction: When an individual’s addiction to drugs or alcohol makes them incapable of caring for themselves or making informed decisions about their daily life, health, or finances.
  4. Minors Needing a Guardian: When a minor child needs a legal guardian, particularly when parents are unable, unwilling, or unfit to care for the child due to death, incapacity, or other circumstances.
  5. Protecting Financial Assets: When an individual is not able to manage or protect their financial assets, a conservatorship may be required to handle their finances and make sure their assets are properly managed.
 

In both guardianships (for personal care) and conservatorships (for financial matters), the court will assess whether the individual is incapable of managing their affairs due to specific circumstances, and a legal guardian or conservator will be appointed to act on their behalf.

Each Family in Houston, Texas is Different

Each family in Houston, TX is unique, but gaining control over a loved one’s finances or bills can provide peace of mind. Families can feel assured that their loved one is protected from financial exploitation and can rest easy knowing that the individual will have assistance making tough decisions that could otherwise jeopardize their well-being.

However, guardianship proceedings can sometimes lead to conflict and tension, particularly when family members disagree about the steps being taken. At Stange Law Firm, we understand the challenges families can face during this process. Our caring guardianship attorneys in Houston will work closely with you to make sure your rights and interests are protected every step of the way.

To learn more about the Harris County Family Court, please visit the following links:

Schedule An Initial Consultation to Find Out More About Guardianship Attorneys in Houston, Texas

Interested in hiring a compassionate and diligent family law attorney to assist you with your guardianship? If so, schedule a confidential appointment with one of our attorneys by contacting us online.

Interested in hiring a compassionate and dedicated family law attorney to assist with your guardianship case? If so, schedule a confidential appointment with one of our attorneys by contacting us online.

Harris County (Houston), Texas Office (346-466-4901) | 12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1147, Houston, Texas 77046

ABOUT

Representing Clients in Family Matters

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 dissolution is the only option. We can help with your uncontested, contested, simple or complex dissolution 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 dissolution is the only option. We can help with your uncontested, contested, simple or complex dissolution case.
Collaborative Law/Mediation
If you are looking for an amicable resolution to your dissolution 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 dissolution 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 dissolution, 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 Dissolution
We are proud to represent service members in dissolution and family law matters.
SLF Icon
Serving the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, Kansas City, Columbia, Springfield, Wichita, Topeka, Tulsa and Beyond in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Oklahoma

From our webpage, you can also read articles about family law, view informational videos, seminar videos, listen to our podcast, download our mobile application or view support calculators for MissouriIllinois and Kansas.

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.

book-prenup-1

Prenuptial Agreements Line by Line

Aspatore Books from Thomson Reuters Westlaw
book-military-1

Strategies For Family Law Illinois

Aspatore Books from Thomson Reuters Westlaw
book-family-1

Strategies For Military Family Law

Aspatore Books from Thomson Reuters Westlaw

Protect Yourself By Understanding Your Options and Knowing Your Rights

GET HELP NOW

SLF Icon

MAIN OFFICE LOCATION

Stange Law Firm, PC

120 S. Central Avenue, Suite 450

St. Louis (Clayton), Missouri 63105

Toll Free: 855-805-0595
Fax: 314-963-9191
Group 144

DIVORCE HEADQUATERS APP

Contact Our Team

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Family Law Legal Services At Your Fingertips

FEATURED ARTICLES FROM THE STANGE LAW TEAM

When you choose us, you don’t have to sacrifice quality or service. You get the resources of a large family law firm AND the attentive service of a local attorney.

Should I Text My Lawyer?

Text messages (also known as SMS, short message service) are a common way of communicating. Instead of picking up the phone or drafting an email,

Read More
The Collaborative Divorce Process

•pull quote from Kirk out of video •other call outs •graph, table or other chart The Collaborative Divorce Process-Overview Collaborative divorce is a voluntary, contractually

Read More