Legal Question in Family Law in Wisconsin
Child With Severe Disability
What happens when you have a child who is 19 years old and has down syndrome (not in school) and you get a divorce. Will the child get to decide where to live or will the court step in and decide placement?
Asked on 12/19/07, 5:47 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey Murrell
Law Office of Jeffrey L. Murrell
Re: Child With Severe Disability
A 19-year-old is legally an adult, regardless of degree of disability. An adult with severe disabilities who needs on-going assisatnce and care, however, may need to have loved ones petition the court to have a guardian appointed. I would suggest that a legal guardian should be appointed if neither parent can agree on voluntary-care arrangements between them during and/or after the divorce.
Answered on 12/19/07, 6:23 pm
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