Delaware Minor Guardianship Attorneys

Providing Skilled Legal Representation to Help Clients Navigate the Family Court System

Sometimes, it becomes necessary for a Delaware family court to appoint a guardian to protect a child’s best interests and care for them as a parent would until they turn eighteen. However, family law legal issues can be overly complex and should always be addressed with the help of a child guardianship attorney.

Abram, Gulab & Hutchison has highly trained family law attorneys with a proven record of successfully helping clients navigate the court system. If you are trying to obtain guardianship for a minor, contact our Delaware law firm today to schedule a free initial consultation so we may evaluate your legal needs.

What Services Do Delaware Minor Guardianship Lawyers Provide to Clients?

Unfortunately, in some instances, individuals need to file petitions to become a minor’s legal guardian to ensure proper care. However, the Delaware court process can be confusing, so anyone seeking guardianship for a minor should always seek legal representation.

Some of the services that a guardianship lawyer can provide to clients include:

• Review the facts of the case and help clients understand the legal process of becoming a legal guardian
• Assist clients with completing legal paperwork
• Address issues related to custody, child support, visitation schedules, and any other factors that could affect the child’s well-being

Who is Eligible to Be a Minor’s Guardian?

Under Delaware law, any individual at least 18 can be a minor’s guardian. A relative, temporary guardian, or foster parent may be awarded permanent guardianship if a child has been in their custody for at least 6 months.

However, Delaware law does allow a non-relative to be appointed under the rules of general guardianship after the Division of Family Services has evaluated the petition.

What Responsibilities Does a Legal Guardian Have for a Child?

When an individual becomes a legal guardian, they assume all of the parents’ responsibilities for caring for their children. Some of the responsibilities a legal guardian has when caring for a minor child include providing:

• Providing for a child’s emotional needs
• Food, clothing, and shelter
• Education
• Medical care
• Work with parents and the court to determine a visitation schedule

Why Should I Hire Abram, Gulab & Hutchison to Help Me Obtain Guardianship For a Minor?

If you would like to assume guardianship because a child’s parents are unable to care for them, you must hire an attorney immediately. Our attorneys recognize that sometimes parents and families need help to ensure children have the care they need.

Our Delaware lawyers have comprehensive experience dealing with the legal intricacies of obtaining minor guardianship. For more information about obtaining minor guardianship, contact our Delaware law office at 302-405-7010 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your legal needs.