My adult children are trying to get themselves appointed as guardians for me, arguing that I am not capable of looking after my affairs, following a nervous breakdown I had after I lost my husband from cancer, and then lost my job. I feel I have gotten a hold of myself now, but they have already taken initiated legal proceedings. Can I do anything to stop the appointment ?
By: דיאנה שאלתיאל•Published on: 07 June, 2022Yes ! A person over whom relatives have applied to be appointed guardian has a legal right to oppose the application at the family court. He should be invited to attend a hearing in court and is free to put his side of the case, whether by himself or through a representative. In addition the representative of the General Guardian is a party in the proceedings, and is requested to react. After gathering all the necessary evidence ,the family court will make a decision .