Guardianship is a legal relationship where a court appoints someone to make decisions for another person who cannot make those decisions themselves. This might be a grandparent raising your grandchild, an adult child caring for an aging parent, or someone stepping in after a family tragedy.

The guardianship process can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to figure it out alone. Our Milwaukee guardianship attorneys offer free consultations for family law issues. We can guide you through every step of establishing the right type of guardianship for your situation.

What Is Guardianship?

Guardianship is a court-ordered arrangement that gives one person the legal authority to make decisions for another person. The person who needs help is called the ward. The person appointed to help them is called the guardian.