Legal Guardianship
The Person(s) Who Have Legal Authority Over a Child Typically, this authority gives the guardian the right to make major decisions on the child’s behalf as well as the authority to decide day-to-day...
View ArticleTypes of Guardianship
Your Rights and Responsibilities As A Guardian In its broadest interpretation, the term “guardian” is used to refer to parents, whether biological or adoptive or other legal custodians of children....
View ArticleWhat is a “Guardian Ad Litem”?
Protecting The Child’s Rights in Court The primary goal of family court proceedings is to make decisions that protect the “best interest of the child”. This can sometimes be difficult to do, especially...
View ArticleHow To Choose A Guardian for Your Children
Protecting Your Children After You’re Gone Being a parent is full of challenges, but perhaps the most important is deciding who will care for them in the event that you can’t. Its not an easy decision...
View ArticleGuardianship vs. Adoption
Understanding the Difference Between Guardianship and Adoption You might think that designating a guardian for your children is the same as asking someone to adopt them but legally, the two concepts...
View ArticleConservatorship of a Minor
What is a Conservator? A guardian is a person who is appointed by a court to be legally responsible for the care and custody of a minor (or of an adult person who has been legally determined to be...
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