In a proceeding before Surrogate Rita Mella in Manhattan Surrogate’s Court both a mother and a father had brought an Article 17A guardianship proceeding under the Surrogate Court Procedure Act (“SCPA”). Each of the parents sought to be appointed the guardian of Elijah J., a developmentally disabled individual. A guardian ad litem (temporary … [Read more...]
Guardianship Denied
A guardianship case was brought in Kings County before Surrogate Margarita Lopez-Torrez pursuant Section 17A of the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act. In this proceeding the petitioners asked to be appointed guardians of Elit. Surrogate Margarita Lopez-Torez found this would result in the complete removal of Elit’s legal rights to make any … [Read more...]
