A young mother signs a document to give someone else legal guardianship of her minor children if she is detained or deported by immigration authorities in this January 2025 file photo taken in Miami.

Once a child turns 18, he or she is legally considered an adult and therefore, permitted to make his own choices. For children who have difficulty managing their emotions, expressing themselves, and ...

(Editor’s Note: This is the second in an series on adult guardianship.) When it is determined a family member needs help with some of the basics of life, a series of decisions have to be made. It is ...