Daniel Otim Ochan, a 20-year-old with severe disabilities, was the subject of conflicting guardianship applications.
The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) sought guardianship of his person and property, proposing a full-time residential placement.
Daniel's parents, Joseph and Christine Ochan, filed a cross-application seeking to be appointed joint guardians, allowing Daniel to remain at home.
Daniel, through his counsel, expressed a strong wish to stay with his parents.
The court, considering the criteria under the Substitute Decisions Act, including Daniel's wishes and the closeness of the relationship, found that Daniel's best interests aligned with his preference for his parents to be guardians.
Despite past care concerns, the parents demonstrated recent improvements.
The court appointed Joseph and Christine Ochan as joint guardians of Daniel's person and property for a limited 12-month period, allowing for future review.
