As an attorney and a father of two special needs children, I uniquely understand the necessity of becoming a legal guardian for my children as soon as they reach eighteen years of age. Many individuals, however, may not...more
In most civil actions in the State of New Jersey, parties are responsible for the payment of their own counsel fees subject to limited exceptions. In the context of a guardianship action, however, the party who commences the...more
In some instances, even after an individual is deemed incapacitated and a guardian is appointed, an application may be subsequently filed by the incapacitated person to either terminate the guardianship or to reduce the scope...more
If you are considering seeking a guardianship of an individual or have been named as an interested party to such an application, it’s crucial that you understand the types of guardianship that exist in the State of New...more
Join attorneys Rob Morris, Esq. and Paul Norris, Esq. for this webinar presentation. Some of the topics covered will be:
- Guardianship Procedures
- Contested Guardianships
- Adult Guardianships
- Guardianship...more
Join attorneys Rob Morris, Esq. and Paul Norris, Esq. for this webinar presentation. Some of the topics covered will be:
- Guardianship Procedures
- Contested Guardianships
- Adult Guardianships
- Guardianship...more
At some point in our lives there may come a time when we need to rely upon another individual to assist us with managing our finances, managing our healthcare, or simply helping us with daily tasks. One question that...more
The purpose of this article is to discuss the general process for being appointed the guardian of a loved one or other family member. The process can be simple or complicated depending upon a multitude of factors. This...more