Individual states establish requirements that are necessary for an adult to become the legal guardian of a minor. Any adult can petition the court for guardianship but the decision as to whether or not said person is qualified will be made by the judge presiding over the case. In general a guardian must be of a responsible age (at least 21), have an established residence, a stable living environment, present proof of acceptable financial stability, and so on. In most cases the person petitioning for guardianship must pay all legal fees and court costs, the exception being a case of neglect or abuse where a guardian is appointed by the court. In the same venue that any adult can apply for guardianship of a minor, any "interested party" (parent, relative, counselor, etc,) can contest the guardianship action.
No. A legal guardian is not a parent.No. A legal guardian is not a parent.No. A legal guardian is not a parent.No. A legal guardian is not a parent.
Know matter where you live any child under 18 can live with his/her grandparent or another guardian as longs as you go to court or if the parents says he/she can live with a relative or close friend.
Yes. There has to be a court order.
No. Once the court has appointed a legal guardian any change of residence made by the minor must be approved by the court issuing the guardianship order.
Either the biological parents have custody of a child oranother adult is appointed by the court as guardian. Generally, a court must remove legal custody from the parents in order to appoint a guardian. If the grandmother has custody she would be the legal guardian. Generally, parental custody and legal guardianship cannot run together.Either the biological parents have custody of a child oranother adult is appointed by the court as guardian. Generally, a court must remove legal custody from the parents in order to appoint a guardian. If the grandmother has custody she would be the legal guardian. Generally, parental custody and legal guardianship cannot run together.Either the biological parents have custody of a child oranother adult is appointed by the court as guardian. Generally, a court must remove legal custody from the parents in order to appoint a guardian. If the grandmother has custody she would be the legal guardian. Generally, parental custody and legal guardianship cannot run together.Either the biological parents have custody of a child oranother adult is appointed by the court as guardian. Generally, a court must remove legal custody from the parents in order to appoint a guardian. If the grandmother has custody she would be the legal guardian. Generally, parental custody and legal guardianship cannot run together.
Sorry, no. Your "guardian" has legal authority over you and in any case you have to have a court order granting you emancipation. No. your legal guardian has parental rights.
No. Your wife cannot appoint a legal guardian for your children. Only a court can appoint a legal guardian. If the guardianship is voluntary (and not ordered by the court) you and your wife must consent and join in the petition to have a guardian appointed.
The guardian should be present and sign the documents.
This depends on whether there is a family member who is willing to act as legal guardian. If no family members available then the child is placed on foster care.AnswerAny person who is willing to step in and act as the parent of the child can be appointed as long as they are of legal age. It could be a relative, friend's parent, caring neighbor, older sibling, grandparent, aunt or uncle or some other person who is interested in providing a home for the child. A prudent parent can name a guardian in their will for their minor children and the court will be more likely to appoint that person if they are willing.Anyone who wants to be appointed as the legal guardian can petition the court. The court will have the situation reviewed by court appointed professionals who will report back to the court with their recommendations. If it is determined the guardianship is in the best interest of the child the person will be appointed.
If the court approves the guardianship then the guardian will have the legal authority to make all decisions regarding the child. The parents will not have that authority.If the court approves the guardianship then the guardian will have the legal authority to make all decisions regarding the child. The parents will not have that authority.If the court approves the guardianship then the guardian will have the legal authority to make all decisions regarding the child. The parents will not have that authority.If the court approves the guardianship then the guardian will have the legal authority to make all decisions regarding the child. The parents will not have that authority.
The grandmother must be the court appointed legal guardian of the child. You need to visit the court and review the file for more information regarding the case.The grandmother must be the court appointed legal guardian of the child. You need to visit the court and review the file for more information regarding the case.The grandmother must be the court appointed legal guardian of the child. You need to visit the court and review the file for more information regarding the case.The grandmother must be the court appointed legal guardian of the child. You need to visit the court and review the file for more information regarding the case.
Generally the probate court judge will assign a Guardian Ad Litem to oversee the minor's interests and affairs until a legal guardian is appointed. The court prefers the legal guardian be a blood relative who has been close to the family. First choice would be an adult sibling, followed by maternal then paternal grandparent(s), aunt, uncle and so forth.