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Yes. There has to be a court order.

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Q: Do you have to go to court to be a legal guardian?
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Is a guardian 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.No. A legal guardian is not a parent.


How can you change your legal guardian from your mum to your dad?

Your father has to go to court and have the judge agree on it.


What rights do legal guardian have when a birth mother is trying to take back their child after four years?

Since you are the legal guardian she has to go to court to get them back. What happens there depends on the situation.


What is it called when a mother and grandmother has legal right of a minor child or can that be done?

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.


Could i get emancipated if i get consent from my biological mother when i have a legal guardian?

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.


Do you have to go to court to get guardianship even though the biological parent is willing to sign a paper and get it notarized?

To become a legal guardian, you will need to go to the court and have certain paperwork signed.


Does my wife have the right to appoint someone as a guardian of my child without my consent?

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.


Can a person charged with a crime have to sign legal court documents when said accused has a legal guardian?

The guardian should be present and sign the documents.


What effect does granting guardianship have on parental rights in Mississippi?

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.


Why is the grandmother the custodial party on the child support case and not the mother?

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.


When a parent appoints a guardian and he died does custody go back to the parent?

NO. You should visit the court that made the appointment of the guardian, notify it of the death of the legal guardian and inquire about your next step. You should take a copy of the death certificate with you.


What is legal guardian ship?

As it addresses humans. you have legal possession over another human, regardless of age, by court order or notarized agreement. My oldest daugter is my legal guardian due to my health.