The Law Offices of Brian M. Moskowitz – Family Law Attorneys Serving South Florida

Often confused with adoption, guardianship of a Florida child means that a caregiver is responsible for the child’s care and custody. Guardianship usually lasts until the child becomes an adult at age 18, although it can be ended under certain circumstances by a court. Guardianship temporarily changes the custody of the child, but the child and the parents are still legally related. Adoption, on the other hand, is a final change of guardians.

If you have questions about a guardianship in Florida, the guardianship attorneys at the Law Offices of Brian M. Moskowitz can help. In addition to more than a decade of experience handling family law matters, family lawyer Brian Moskowitz also has personally experienced many of the issues. He also knows about the uncertainty that comes from an unpredictable hourly fee. That’s why the Law Offices of Brian M. Moskowitz offers set prices for its legal services, unlike most laws firms which charge by the hour. 

Contact us today by phone at 561-369-4481 or by filling out our online form. We do our very best to return your phone call the same day but at a minimum we promise to return your call within 24 hours. From our offices in Boynton Beach, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, we provide family law services to individuals throughout the state of Florida, including the South Florida communities of Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Wellington, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach and all of Palm Beach County.

A legal guardian takes on the same legal rights and responsibilities as a biological parent and has the right to raise the child without the biological parents involvement.  This means that the legal guardian can make certain decisions such as where the child will live, what school the child will attend, and what healthcare the child will receive.

Guardians can be any person over the age of 18 and are typically relatives or family friends of the child. One of the most common arrangements is for a grandparent to seek guardianship of a grandchild. The designation as a guardian allows a grandparent to access services on behalf of the child that might not be possible otherwise.

Guardianships can also be obtained over an adult who has been declared incompetent. Additionally, guardians for children can be named in a will or in a Standby Guardianship so that the children are provided for in the event their parents pass away before they reach the age of majority.

If you have been named a guardian or wish to establish a legal guardianship, the guardianship attorneys at the Law Offices of Brian M. Moskowitz are here to help. We will guide you through the process while ensuring that your rights are protected. Our founder, Brian Moskowitz, will meet with you personally to review the details of your case. You’ll have a knowledgeable family law attorney committed to fighting for you. Contact us today by phone at 561-369-4481 or by filling out our online form.

For more specific information, click here to see the 2009 Florida statute pertaining to guardianship.