Guardianship of a Child

Situations often arise where parents, for various reasons, cannot properly care for their children, resulting in the children needing someone to be able to make decisions on their behalf and provide them with love and care in the absence of their parents. We regularly help people become guardians of children when the parents are unable or unwilling to care for their children.

Under Illinois law, a person who is not the parent of a child may become the legal guardian of the child if that person is:

• 18 years of age or older
• A resident of the United States
• Not of unsound mind
• Not convicted of a felony involving harm or threat to a child
• Has the ability to care for the child

As part of the process, the court must also find that the appointment of the person seeking the guardianship is in the child’s best interests. Once appointed, a guardian will have custody of the child and have the authority to take the necessary steps to ensure the child receives proper medical care and an education.

We have extensive experience and success with assisting our clients in being appointed as guardians for children with parents who are unable to care for them.

Contact our firm today for further assistance in becoming the legal guardian of a child.