KINSHIP LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP
New Jersey (NJ) Kinship Legal Guardianship Attorneys
The New Jersey statute for Kinship Legal Guardianships provides that a Kinship Legal Guardian shall have the same rights, responsibilities and authority relating to the child as a birth parent, including:
- Making decisions regarding the child’s care and well-being;
- Consenting to routine and emergency medical and mental health needs;
- Arranging and consenting to educational plans for the child;
- Applying for admission to college;
- Responsibility for activities necessary to ensure the child’s safety;
- Ensuring the maintenance and protection of the child.
The kinship legal guardian is not permitted to consent to the adoption of the child or a name change of the child, because these rights remain with the child’s birth parents. Also, child support must be paid by the birth parents, who have a continued right of visitation with the child as determined by the court and arranged by the parties.
If you are not a child’s biological parent but are the caregiver for a child in the State of New Jersey (NJ), our experienced kinship legal guardianship lawyers can discuss with you all of the delicate intricacies of kinship legal guardianship. We can help you determine if this option is right for you and your family. Contact one of our New Jersey family law attorneys today to schedule a FREE INITIAL CONSULATION.
Our partner, Bari Zell Weinberger, is certified by the Supreme Court of NJ as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. This Certification is achieved by only 2% of the attorneys in New Jersey.
