In the State of Texas, individuals can file to obtain guardianship for a minor child. Alternatively, individuals can also pursue guardianship of an incapacitated adult or an adult who is otherwise incapable of caring for themselves or making their own personal and financial decisions. The Ruelas Andino Law, PLLC has extensive experience working with guardianship cases in both contested and uncontested situations.

If you’re in a situation where a child you care about is neglected, abused, or otherwise not receiving basic living necessities and you need help pursuing guardianship, our compassionate and understanding attorneys can work with you to get through the complexities associated with obtaining guardianship. In cases where you need to obtain guardianship over an adult who cannot care for themselves or is not properly being cared for, our legal team can help in this type of situation as well.

Contested

Unfortunately, cases of contested guardianship can become volatile, regardless of the scenario. It could be the individual in question decides to challenge you because they feel they can manage their own affairs. Another way contested guardianship occurs is when two or more parties are fighting to take charge of a person’s personal and financial matters. Sometimes accusations of fraud, neglect, or manipulation are involved if an existing guardian isn’t properly executing their responsibilities. Regardless of the scenario, a contested guardianship will go to court and, in some cases, will result in a lengthy lawsuit. Ruelas Andino Law, PLLC will represent you and present all the evidence in court to help you contest guardianship.

Uncontested

Uncontested guardianship cases are less complex than contested ones but still need legal expertise to ensure everything is filed accurately and correctly to ensure no problems emerge down the road. In a case where no one opposes a guardian appointment of a minor child or an adult who is incapacitated or otherwise incapable of making decisions for themselves, the Ruelas Andino Law, PLLC guardianship attorneys can help you get the proper documentation completed and filed.

Guardianship cases often involve high emotions and can be a sensitive legal area to navigate. If you need an attorney who is experienced and knows how to delicately approach this situation, contact Ruelas Andino Law, PLLC for help. Our office is located at 1020 Fort Worth Highway, Suite 500, Weatherford, Texas, 76086, United States. We proudly serve Parker County and the surrounding counties, including Fort Worth.