What is a Ward of the Court?
What is a ward of the court? People become wards of the court, or state, because they are unable to take care of themselves at some level and require certain legal protections. This legal designation is also commonly called being a “ward of the state” and may apply to minors as well as adults. It’s…
How To Prevent My Child from Becoming a Ward of the Court
How can you prevent your child from becoming a ward of the court? If something happens to you and you’re unable to care for your children, the court system may step in. Making a child a ward of the court is only a last resort. If you’ve already made other arrangements, the court system would…