Whether you are seeking to protect an aging parent in Riverdale, a special-needs sibling in Fordham, or a minor whose parents can no longer provide care in Hunts Point, Morgan Legal Group is ready to guide you through every guardianship track filed in Bronx County courts.
Which Court Handles Your Matter?
| Situation | Governing Law | Bronx Court |
|---|---|---|
| Adult who cannot manage personal or financial needs | MHL Article 81 | Supreme Court, Bronx County |
| Minor in need of a guardian of person or property | SCPA Article 17 | Bronx County Surrogate’s Court |
| Developmentally/intellectually disabled person (often at age 18) | SCPA Article 17-A | Bronx County Surrogate’s Court |
Our Bronx Practice Covers
- Article 81 guardianship petitions commenced by Order to Show Cause before Supreme Court, Bronx County
- Guardianship of minors under SCPA Article 17 and Article 17-A in Bronx County Surrogate’s Court
- Annual and initial guardian reports and ongoing compliance
- Contested guardianship hearings and court-evaluator responses
- Alternatives to guardianship — durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, and Supported Decision-Making — explored first when appropriate
Courts favor the least restrictive intervention consistent with the person’s actual needs. We build every petition with that standard in mind.
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