Is it Possible to Terminate a Guardianship in California?

A guardianship in California automatically comes to an end when a child turns 18, is adopted or marries into another family, dies before turning 18, or the court decides to end the guardianship. Some of these terminations will end automatically, and others will require a specific court order. For the process of ending a guardianship…

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How do Grandparents Obtain Guardianship of a Child?

Custody and guardianship determinations are made by the court based on the particular needs of a family. Sometimes, they will look directly at the safety of the child, such as the actions of the parents and if the children have been removed from their parent’s home. Sometimes they may look at permanency factors because the…

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Do Guardianship Papers Overrule Custody Determination?

Guardianship and custody are similar in many ways, but also different in a few. Each state allows for child custody and guardianship over minors, depending on the circumstances of the case. In many cases, rights cannot be taken from a parent, but that can change depending on what happened. If you are wondering if guardianship…

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Understanding the Process of Becoming a Guardian in California

You may have a good understanding of how custody works between two parents when determining where a child will live. However, what is guardianship and what should you know about it? In many cases where guardianship comes into play, it is because one or both parents have died or are incapacitated, to being deemed “unfit”…

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