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Can a guardian seek a divorce on behalf of his ward?

April 26, 2017behalf divorce Guardian seek ward

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Can a guardian seek a divorce on behalf of his ward?

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Arizona case law permits it. And it is a useful tool in protecting a defenseless ward from an abusive spouse. But, if the purpose of divorce is to conserve the family finances from dissipation in a nursing home situation, be advised that in all of the cases I have handled since 1981, there have only been two cases where divorce offered a financial advantage beyond the sophisticated ALTOS planning that we are able to do.