Guardianship Attorney Arizona & Idaho

Sometimes Love Means Stepping In

Whether you're stepping up for a child in crisis or helping an aging or vulnerable adult, guardianship is the legal path to make sure they’re protected.

Whatever the situation, Laura Milus has worked on numerous guardianship cases across a wide range of family situations.   

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When Is Guardianship Needed?

Guardianship can arise in a wide range of life situations, including:

  • Aging Parents
    An elderly parent is no longer able to manage daily living or medical decisions, and needs a trusted family member to step in and make choices on their behalf.

  • Adult Children with Disabilities
    A young adult with developmental or cognitive challenges turns 18, and their parent or caregiver needs legal authority to continue making decisions related to healthcare, housing, and finances.

  • Minors in Crisis
    A child’s parents are temporarily unable to provide care due to illness, addiction, incarceration, or instability—and a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend steps in to provide a safe home.

  • Temporary Caregiving Needs
    Parents are deployed, hospitalized, or otherwise unavailable for a short period, and need someone to care for their child legally in their absence.

  • Foster Care and DCS Involvement
    A foster parent or kinship caregiver wants to explore guardianship as an alternative to adoption—especially when birth parents maintain some legal rights but long-term stability is needed for the child.

  • Avoiding DCS Intervention
    In some cases, families may proactively seek guardianship to provide stability for a child and avoid a potential dependency case or state involvement.

Curious Whether Guardianship Might Be Right for Your Situation?

Let’s talk it through. Whether you're caring for a child or an adult, we’re here to help you explore your options and understand the process—no cost, no pressure.

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