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@Jesse Nash Hello Mr. Nash,  The Court finds that there is not enough sufficient reasoning for Willow Beckman, 30 years of age, to become the Legal Guardian of Emma Winter, 37 years of age. Emma Winter is over the age of 21, and therefore, does not legally require a Legal Guardian as she is an adult. Unless Emma Winter has an illness, disease, or injury to where she is unable to support herself, or make medical / financial decisions in sound mind (which no evidence has been provided), then The Court finds this Petition to be invalid and insufficient. This Petition will be denied.  - Judge Chester Hayfield OOC: For full transparency, Adoption / Legal Guardianship is being removed in the near future and the DOJ will no longer be accountable. If Players wish to pursue adoption / family role-play; they can receive name changes, make new characters, or simply just roleplay it out without the official documentation. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will be refunding you the cost of submission. An official announcement will be posted to DOJ soon. 

@Ashley Diablo  RESPONSE TO DENIAL AND REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION Your Honor, Respectfully, I submit this response on behalf of my client, Emma Winter, in regard to the Court’s denial of the Application for Legal Guardianship. First, I would like to acknowledge and appreciate the Court’s careful review of the petition and its continued commitment to acting in the best interests of the parties involved. However, I respectfully request reconsideration of the ruling based on the following points: 1. DISTINCTION BETWEEN GUARDIANSHIP AND ADOPTION The Court’s denial cites a requirement that adoptive parents must be at least ten (10) years older than the individual. While that standard may apply in adoption proceedings, this filing was submitted specifically as an Application for Legal Guardianship. Guardianship, by its nature, is a more flexible legal relationship intended to provide care, authority, and responsibility without the full permanency or structural requirements of adoption. As such, applying adoption-specific criteria to a guardianship petition may be an overly restrictive interpretation of the governing framework. 2. ESTABLISHED PRECEDENT This is not a novel circumstance. There is existing precedent within the State where legal guardianships have been granted despite the absence of a ten-year age gap. Notably: - Application for Legal Guardianship: Katherine White (https://badlandsrp.com/topic/34578/) - Application for Legal Guardianship: Santino De Santis (https://badlandsrp.com/topic/35768/) - Application for Legal Guardianship: Barry Mallow (https://badlandsrp.com/topic/35473/) Each of the above cases reflects materially similar circumstances and were approved by the Court, demonstrating an established pattern of discretion in guardianship matters. Additionally, I was personally advised by Court Clerk Dallas Knox on November 3rd, 2025, that precedent exists from two years prior supporting approval of guardianship applications where the age gap requirement was not met, further reinforcing that such a requirement is not absolute in guardianship proceedings. 3. CONSISTENCY AND RELIANCE Attorneys and citizens rely on consistent application of legal standards when preparing and submitting filings. Where precedent exists and has been communicated by court officials, deviation from that precedent without clarification creates uncertainty in the legal process. The Department of Justice places strong emphasis on thorough legal research, precedent, and consistent application of law in advocacy and judicial outcomes. In this case, the application was filed in good faith reliance on both prior rulings and guidance received from court personnel. 4. BEST INTERESTS OF THE PARTIES While the Court referenced the best interests of Emma Winter, the current denial does not appear to weigh any substantive concerns regarding care, safety, or suitability of the proposed guardian. Instead, the denial rests solely on a procedural interpretation that, as outlined above, may not be applicable to guardianship. Guardianship exists specifically to serve the practical and immediate needs of individuals where a responsible party is willing and able to assume that role. Denial on a rigid standard not consistently applied in prior cases may unintentionally hinder that purpose. REQUEST FOR RELIEF Based on the above, I respectfully request that the Court: 1. Reconsider the denial of the Application for Legal Guardianship; or   2. In the alternative, provide clarification on whether the Court intends to apply a strict ten-year age requirement to all future guardianship petitions, notwithstanding prior precedent. Respectfully submitted,   Jesse Nash, Attorney at Law

I, Judge Agnes Evergreen, presiding over the Circuit Court of the State of San Andreas, have carefully reviewed the petition for Emma Winter submitted by Jesse Nash concerning Emma Winter. Upon full consideration of all submitted documentation, testimony, and relevant findings, this Court finds that the petition does not meet the legal standards or conditions required under the laws of the State of San Andreas. Specific concerns include, but are not limited to: adoptive parents must be 10 years older than the adopted child. Therefore, the petition for Guardianship is hereby denied. This decision has been made in accordance with the guiding principle of serving the best interests of Emma and in compliance with the legal framework governing custodial and parental appointments within the State. This denial may be subject to future review or re-submission should circumstances materially change, or should the petitioner(s) wish to present new evidence for consideration. Dated this 15th  day of April, 2026. Signed, Judge Agnes Evergreen Circuit Court, State of San Andreas

Application For Legal Guardianship: Emma Winter Legal Representative: Jesse Nash, Attorney at Law Primary Applicant's Information • Current Legal Name: Emma Winter • SSN Number: 189544 • DL Number: 15538194 • New Legal Name: N/A • Legal Residence: 600 Panorama Dr (State Housing) Co-Applicant's Information • Current Legal Name: Willow Beckman • SSN Number: 179220 • DL Number: 68799868 • New Legal Name: N/A Court Filing Fee • Amount Paid: $50,000 to account # 1000004 • Date of Payment: 4/14/2026 • Reference Note: Legal Guardianship Application - Emma Winter Figure 1. Primary Applicant's Citizen ID   Figure 2. Co-Applicant's Citizen ID   Figure 3. Payment Confirmation  

@Spacely Judge Hayfield, The videos of each routine, as requested, are linked below. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Primary Routine:      Alternate Routine: