Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

i need to know how to go about getting guardianship of a down sydrome girl. she will be 18 in 2 months and by state law she will have rights just like the rest of us, doctors put her mental age at a 5 -6years of age. they do not have the money to hire a lawyer and would like to know how to go about it without one if can


Asked on 9/03/10, 9:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Guardianship is a legal process that does not readily lend itself to self-representation. The probate court will appoint a lawyer to represent the girl, but the parents need to hire a lawyer to process it. They should contact the state and local bar associations for referrals to attorneys that will work with them on the costs. They may also qualify for Legal Aid, especially if she is on SSI.

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Answered on 9/08/10, 12:49 pm


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