Charleston Guardianship Lawyers

Establishing a guardianship can be one of the most effective ways of protecting the interests of a minor child or incapacitated adult. The legal process of establishing a guardianship requires court involvement and the determination of incapacity.

At Pritt & Pritt, PLLC, we assist clients in seeking temporary guardianships and permanent guardianships. To learn more, contact a Charleston guardianship attorney today.

Legal Services for Guardians

No biological relationship is needed between the incapacitated person and the guardian for a guardianship to be established. However, it is typical for a grandparent or other family member to assume the responsibility of a guardian.

If the ability of the biological parents to provide proper care for a child is in question, establishing a guardianship may be an appropriate option. However, if there is any dispute regarding the biological parents' ability to provide care, the prospective guardian must typically prove that the biological parents are unfit. If you are concerned about the welfare of a child and wish to become a guardian, you are facing a pretty big evidentiary burden in court to prove the child's parents unfit. However, our firm can help you understand your options and pursue an arrangement that benefits the child involved.

Guardianships are always modifiable. If the needs of the incapacitated person have changed, or other circumstances have changed necessitating a modification, our firm can explain your options.

Contact a Huntington, West Virginia, Legal Guardian Attorney

For more information about the guardianship process in West Virginia, contact a lawyer