Guardianships

Santa Barbara and Ventura Guardianship Attorney

Guardianships are a method of obtaining legal custody of or decision-making authority over another person. There are many different types of guardianship actions. At the Law Offices of Michelle Evans, we can help you seek guardianship of a minor. Typical instances include a grandparent who has been caring or a grandchild while the parents are either facing issues of drug abuse or incarceration.

Types of Legal Guardianship

• Full Guardianships provide guardians with the authority and responsibility to make decisions about a wide range of a minor child’s personal and financial affairs.
• Temporary Guardianships involve a court appointing a temporary guardian. It is not uncommon that during this time the court has appoints officials to investigate into whether a permanent guardianship of the minor is necessary.

Contact Us – Legal Assistance for Guardianship Matters

Guardianship proceedings can be complicated. You need an attorney you can trust and who has experience with the courts in Ventura and Santa Barbara County. To schedule a free confidential consultation with an experienced attorney by calling us at 805-242-6270 or e-mail our law office.