Guardianship of a Minor Child | LawInfo

a guardian is someone who has given the legal right to care for a child if the child's parents die or are unable to care for their children themselves a guardian accepts all legal responsibilities for supporting and educating the child and is accountable for the child's well-being and financial best interests Guardians can be family members friends or foster parents since a guardianship is a legal relationship only a court can officially appoint a guardian however parents are encouraged to name a guardian their will because although those instructions are not legally binding they will be taken into account by the court a guardianship may also be temporary such as if a child's parents are hospitalized arrested or some other situation arises for more information about guardianship talk to an attorney in your area today

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Published: Mon Aug 12 2013