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When life throws you a curve ball, FUHRMAN & EDELMAN is here to help you. If you are looking to establish or enforce guardianship in , contact our family law firm. If circumstances no longer allow for the child’s birth parents to care for him or her, we can help you establish legal guardianship for the child. As a legal guardian, you essentially take on the responsibilities of a parent. If you are considering applying for legal guardianship, we would be proud to offer you our unparalleled legal services. We believe that all children deserve to be provided for. We applaud your efforts and would be proud to help you file the necessary paperwork in your journey toward becoming a legal guardian.

Rights & Responsibilities Of A Legal Guardian

While most often the caretaker is a close relative of the child, legal guardians are not required to be related to the child. If a grandparent, sibling, aunt or uncle cannot fulfill the role of legal guardian, this role may be entrusted to another relative or close family friend. Regardless of your relationship with the child, as his or her legal guardian, you will be granted the same rights and responsibilities that a parent would have.

  • The Child’s Medical Care
  • The Child’s Education
  • The Child’s Residence
  • The Child’s Financial Support
  • Granting The Child, If Under 18, Permission To Get Married
  • Granting The Child, If Under 18, Permission To Enlist In The Military

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What Is A Legal Guardian?

    Answer

    A legal guardian is a non-parent who takes on all the legal responsibility for a child. Legal guardians are responsible for the care and support of the child or children. In order to establish guardianship, you must file papers in court. You will be required to pay a filing fee when you file your petition stating your interest in obtaining guardianship. Next, you will file a letter of consent from the child’s parents. From here, the court will set up interviews and may order a home visit and background check.

  • What Are The Benefits Of Becoming A Legal Guardian?

    Answer

    Becoming the legal guardian of a child has many benefits. Unlike foster parents, legal guardians are responsible for making key decisions for the minor. Legal guardianship is advantageous for long-term care. It is a means of providing the same care and love that a parent may be unable to offer the child.

  • How Does Guardianship Differ From Adoption?

    Answer

    During the adoption process, the biological parents’ rights are terminated and the adoptive parents become the child’s legal parents. Unlike adoption, as the legal guardian of the child, you will not be required to terminate the child’s legal relationship to his or her parents. The birth parents of the child will still have the right and responsibility of support and visitation.

  • Ronald B. Edelman

    Managing Partner

    Practicing law since 1980, Ronald Edelman is a trusted legal professional with years of experience behind his name. He formed a partnership with Glenn Fuhrman in 1986 that is still going strong today. Since their initial partnership, the two attorneys have served clients throughout the community for more than 30 years.

    Ronald has handled countless family law matters and traffic offenses throughout his career. He is driven to build a personal connection with each and every client he represents to ensure the best possible result is obtained. Focusing on building relationships with his clients, Ronald Edelman has built his practice through consist referrals from those he has advocated for over the years.

  • Glenn E. Fuhrman

    Partner

    Admitted to the bar in 1980, Glenn Fuhrman formed a partnership with Ronald Edelman in 1986 and they have continuously served South Jersey the past 30+ years since. Glenn focuses his practice on personal injury and worker's compensation. He is known for his tenaciousness, organization, and drive to achieve the best results for his clients. Glenn has been a staunch volunteer in the community for many years. He has served on the Board of Directors at the Katz JCC since 1995 and was a JCC Vice-President for six years and served as JCC president from 2009 - 2011. Glenn is currently serving as President of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey.

    Standing up for injury victims, Glenn has developed strong bonds with his clients who serve as a constant referral for new cases. Glenn gives total attention to each and every client in order to obtain the best possible result.

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