Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
guardianship of a minor
I know someone who wants to be the guardian of a seventeen year old. She is studying a trade and recently went on SSI because she has an learning disability which does not allow her to multi-task, ie keep her job and study at the same time.
What kinds of questions will the judge ask her? She is not disabled, and has income from SSI to support herself and the child, who in theory will be able to work himself soon.
Should the SSI be a problem? If so, what does she need to prove in order to still be deemed fit as a guardian?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: guardianship of a minor
In Illinois, a guardian of a minor child must meet the following qualifications: �A person who has attained the age of 18 years, is a resident of the United States, is not of unsound mind, is not an adjudged disabled person as defined in this Act, has not been convicted of a felony, and who the court finds is capable of providing an active and suitable program of guardianship for the minor is qualified to act as guardian of the person and as guardian of the estate."
The issue you raise, i.e., income consisting of SSI, would only be one factor the court would take into account. It would be balanced by the court with other factors to ensure that the appointment of the guardian serves the best interests of the child. There�s more to consider. A personal attorney-client relation would allow you to provide more info, ask more questions, and receive more help.
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