Legal Guardianship Status Change

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Your girlfriend may need to prove self-sustainability and mental competence to change her legal status. She has the right to request a different state-appointed attorney if her current one isnt representing her interests adequately. Consult a local legal aid office for assistance.

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So my girlfriend is pregnant and is a state ward here in Nebraska and her old adoptive mother is saying she’s mentally disabled even though she is fully functional and has no issues tho the state filed for ssi for her even tho she turns * in December how would she be able to get out of the states system
Hello Dakota, it seems like your girlfriend might need to get a legal status change. This often includes:
- Proof of self-sustainability
- Proof of mental competence, possibly through a psychological evaluation
- Legal representation
Please consult with a local attorney for specific advice.
She has a state provided attorney but they don’t listen to her and actually voice what she wants
It sounds like she might need a new attorney. In Nebraska, she has the right to request a different state-appointed attorney if she feels her current one isn't adequately representing her interests. Please consult with a local legal aid office for assistance in this process.