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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…
Read MoreDo 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…
Read MoreUnderstanding 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”…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Process of Guardianship in California
What is guardianship? To understand this process, you must first understand that a guardian is someone who takes care of a child’s needs like shelter, education, food, medical care, and more. Many people may get guardianship and adoption confused, but they are very different. A guardianship is a legal relationship between a child and guardian;…
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