Milwaukee Wisconsin Guardianship Lawyers

The appointment of a relative of a child as a guardian of the person for the child if the court finds all of the following:

1. That the child is in need of protection or services and has been placed, or continued in a placement, outside of his or her home pursuant to one or more court orders for a cumulative total period of one year or longer.
   
2. That the person nominated as the guardian of the child is a relative of the child with whom the child has been placed and that it is likely that the child will continue to be placed with that relative for an extended period of time or until the child attains the age of 18 years.
   
3. That, if appointed, it is likely that the relative would be willing and able to serve as the child's guardian for an extended period of time or until the child attains the age of 18 years.
   
4. That it is not in the best interests of the child that a petition to terminate parental rights be filed with respect to the child.
   
5. That the child's parent is neglecting, refusing or unable to carry out the duties of a guardian or, if the child has 2 parents, both parents are neglecting, refusing or unable to carry out the duties of a guardian.
   
6. That the agency primarily responsible for providing services to the child under a court order has made reasonable efforts to make it possible for the child to return to his or her home.

If you believe that a child in your care meets these requirements, Stephanie Benske will work with you and your family to obtain the quickest and least confrontational results possible. Contact our Milwaukee Wisconsin guardianship attorneys today.