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Guardianship
Involuntary Commitment to a Mental Health Facility in Illinois
Kevin O'Flaherty
July 16, 2018
Guardianship
Unusual or Hazardous Forms of Treatment for Mental Illness in Illinois
Kevin O'Flaherty
July 16, 2018
Guardianship
Mental Health Patient Rights in Illinois
Kevin O'Flaherty
July 16, 2018
Guardianship
How to Appeal Mental Health Care Decisions in Illinois | Mental Health Service Complaints Explained
Kevin O'Flaherty
July 16, 2018
Contested Guardianships & Guardianship Litigation Attorney
How to Appeal Mental Health Care Decisions in Illinois | Mental Health Service Complaints Explained
If you have been involuntarily committed to a mental health facility, have been denied a request for discharge, have been denied a request for a change in treatment plan or have been subject to other forms of mistreatment by a mental health facility you or your loved ones have the right to file a complaint in Illinois Circuit Court. 
Kevin O'Flaherty
July 1, 2019
Adult Guardianships
Guardianship and Divorce in Illinois: Can a Guardian File For Divorce on Behalf of a Ward?
In this article we explain guardianship and divorce in Illinois and answer the questions can a guardian file for divorce on behalf of a ward in Illinois?, what is the process for a guardian to file for divorce on behalf of a disabled adult in Illinois?, and can a guardian seek annulment of a ward’s marriage based on disability? 
Kevin O'Flaherty
June 14, 2019
Adult Guardianships
Emergency Involuntary Commitment to a Mental Health Facility in Illinois
In this article, we explain the process for emergency involuntary commitment to a mental health facility, a process whereby mentally ill individual may be temporarily admitted to a mental health facility against his or her will in order to prevent imminent danger to himself or herself or others.
Kevin O'Flaherty
June 14, 2019
Adult Guardianships
How to Remove a Guardian in Illinois
In this article we will explain how to remove a guardian in Illinois. We will discuss the grounds for removal of a guardian in Illinois as well as answer the question, “what is the process for removing a guardian in Illinois?”
Kevin O'Flaherty
June 14, 2019
Adult Guardianships
What Documents Need to Be Filed After Being Appointed Guardian for a Disabled Adult in Illinois?
In this article, we answer the question, “what documents need to be filed after being appointed guardian for a disabled adult in Illinois?” We explain the following documents: Oath of Office, Guardianship Bond, Letters of Office, Notice of the Right to Seek Modification of a Guardianship, and the Guardian’s Annual Report.
Kevin O'Flaherty
June 14, 2019
Adult Guardianships
Rights of a Disabled Adult in an Illinois Guardianship Proceeding
In Illinois, when someone petitions to be appointed as guardian over an allegedly disabled adult, a hearing will be held, during which the petitioner must demonstrate both that the disabled adult is incapable of making personal or financial decisions for himself or herself and that the proposed guardian is appropriate. To learn more about guardianship proceedings generally, check out our article: Illinois Adult Guardianship Hearings Explained.
Kevin O'Flaherty
June 14, 2019

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