Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Guardianship is a proceeding in the county probate court. Search for the your county's probate court online and you'll likely find guardianship application forms available.

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Simon W. Johnson

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What Mr. Johnson says above is correct. I would add that the requirement for a guardianship comes about from the long experience that courts have had wherein parents or those looking after the affairs of minors have taken money or property due the minor and used it for their own ends, only to turn out their pockets when the child turns 18 and inquires after the money. The Guardianship process requires the person who will look after the proceeds to post a bond in the amount of the proceeds due to the minor so that the bond will be there for the child to pursue if the parent spends all the money on himself/herself.

This response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. This response does not form an attorney-client relationship. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. The response given is based upon the limited facts provided by the person asking the question. To the extent additional or different facts exist, the response may change. Attorney is licensed to practice law only in the State of Ohio. Responses are based solely on Ohio law unless stated otherwise.