Becoming A Guardian In Iowa
Taking on the primary responsibility for caring for another person is a monumental commitment that you cannot take lightly. You may have made this decision after a long, arduous thought process, and you will need the help of an experienced guardianship lawyer to help guide you through it.
At Marberry Law Firm, P.C., we are attorneys with a reputation for providing caring, compassionate services to our clients in Urbandale, in Des Moines and across Iowa. Pursuing guardianship of either a minor or an incapacitated adult is an act of compassion. We will work with you to secure the help and rights you need to take care of the people you love. This works in two ways, described below.
Guardianship For An Adult
Securing guardianship for an adult means that a person no longer has the capacity to take care of all their affairs. This could be because they are a disabled child of yours who has reached adulthood. Or it could be because a close loved one has undergone an accident, leaving them without the mental faculties to make their own decisions.
Regardless of why you’re seeking guardianship, we have the experience to help you make the proper filings, compile the necessary paperwork and evidence, and petition for guardianship. We will also inform you of your position’s legal duties and provide ongoing support as you need it.
Guardianship Of A Child
In Iowa, securing guardianship of a child is a step reserved for when that child’s parents, for whatever reason, can no longer care for the child. This is not an adoption, and the parental rights do remain intact. However, becoming a child’s guardian does grant you the same decision-making power for that child as a parent would have.
A guardianship for a minor can be granted with or without the parents’ consent. Proceeding without parental consent is a harder path, as you must provide hard, irrefutable evidence that your intervention is necessary.
We’ll Support You In Your Guardianship Needs
Your act of care for the people in your life should be honored and celebrated. As your guardianship attorneys, we will take steps to do just that. We’ll listen to your story, determine your needs, and build a strategy to pursue your goal. Call us at 515-989-6794 or send an email to learn more about our firm and how we handle guardianship issues today.