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?Incapacitated individual? means an individual who is impaired by reason of mental illness or mental deficiency to the extent that he lacks sufficient capacity to govern himself and manage his affairs.

The initial guardianship request is filed with the county surrogate's office. A Superior Court judge then hears and decides on the case. If incapacitation is determined, the court-appointed guardian must qualify with the county surrogate. Potential guardians can file for a standard guardianship.

A kinship legal guardian is a relative or close family friend who is appointed by the court to raise a child when the parents are unable to do so. Kinship legal guardianship (KLG) does not terminate the parents' rights. Parents can still seek visitation, and they are still financially responsible for the child.

-1. Complaint Every action for the determination of incapacity of a person and for the appointment of a guardian of that person or of the person's estate or both, other than an action with respect to a veteran under N.J.S.A. 3B:13-1 et seq., or with respect to a kinship legal guardianship under N.J.S.A.

Under New Jersey law?unless otherwise ordered?a guardian of the person shall personally visit the incapacitated person not less than once every three months. The guardian must maintain sufficient contact with the protected person to know his capacities, limitations, needs, opportunities and physical and mental health.

A kinship legal guardian is a relative or close family friend who is appointed by the court to raise a child when the parents are unable to do so. Kinship legal guardianship (KLG) does not terminate the parents' rights. Parents can still seek visitation, and they are still financially responsible for the child.